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KY-590 over Hanging Fork

FairPosted for load

Boyle County, Kentucky · .8 MI South of HWY 52 · Structure no. 011B00008N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-590 over Hanging Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-590 over Hanging Fork in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-590
CrossesHanging Fork
Location.8 MI South of HWY 52
RouteState Highway 590
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62361, -84.68028
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2023)
Projected traffic258 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-590 over Hanging Fork built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-590 over Hanging 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-590 over Hanging Fork carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-590 over Hanging Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-590 over Hanging Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.