US Bridges

KY-100 over Trammel Fork

Good

Allen County, Kentucky · 1M W of JCT With KY-585 · Structure no. 002B00054N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,292
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-100 over Trammel Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-100 over Trammel Fork in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,292 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,292 by 2042. The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-100
CrossesTrammel Fork
Location1M W of JCT With KY-585
RouteState Highway 100
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73083, -86.27278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length404 ft (123 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,292 (2022)
Projected traffic2,292 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-100 over Trammel Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-100 over Trammel Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-100 over Trammel Fork carry?

About 2,292 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-100 over Trammel Fork?

The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-100 over Trammel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.