US Bridges

KY-3193 over N. Fork of Ky River

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of Ky 205 MP 3.6 · Structure no. 013B00044N

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
322 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3193 over N. Fork of Ky River is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-3193 over N. Fork of Ky River in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 115 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 5 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3193
CrossesN. Fork of Ky River
Location0.4 MI S of Ky 205 MP 3.6
RouteState Highway 3193
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59278, -83.42306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$896,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3193 over N. Fork of Ky River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is KY-3193 over N. Fork of Ky River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3193 over N. Fork of Ky River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3193 over N. Fork of Ky River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3193 over N. Fork of Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.