US Bridges

KY-55 over Glens Fork

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 001B00014N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,402
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-55 over Glens Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-55 over Glens Fork in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,402 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-55
CrossesGlens Fork
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 92
RouteState Highway 55
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05194, -85.26417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,402 (2023)
Projected traffic2,402 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-55 over Glens Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-55 over Glens Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-55 over Glens Fork carry?

About 2,402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-55 over Glens Fork?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-55 over Glens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.