US Bridges

KY-2396 over Stony Fork

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 74 · Structure no. 007B00097N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,246
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2396 over Stony Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2396 over Stony Fork in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,246 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2396
CrossesStony Fork
Location.30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 74
RouteState Highway 2396
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.61361, -83.75306
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2023)
Projected traffic2,246 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2396 over Stony Fork built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2396 over Stony 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-2396 over Stony Fork carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-2396 over Stony Fork?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2396 over Stony Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.