US Bridges

KY-1098 over Open Fork

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Breathitt County, Kentucky · 7.8 MI W of JCT Ky 1111 · Structure no. 013B00055N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1098 over Open Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1098 over Open Fork in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1098
CrossesOpen Fork
Location7.8 MI W of JCT Ky 1111
RouteState Highway 1098
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5175, -83.215
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2018)
Projected traffic226 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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-1098 over Open Fork built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1098 over Open 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1098 over Open Fork carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1098 over Open Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1098 over Open Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.