US Bridges

KY-190 over Laurel Fork

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · .20 MI NE of JCT Ky 1595 · Structure no. 007B00035N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-190 over Laurel Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-190 over Laurel Fork in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 658 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-190
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location.20 MI NE of JCT Ky 1595
RouteState Highway 190
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63139, -83.94056
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2021)
Projected traffic658 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-190 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-190 over Laurel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-190 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-190 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns KY-190 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.