US Bridges

KY-205 over Boone Fork

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 2-3 MI N. JCT Ky 1812 · Structure no. 013B00074N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,307
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-205 over Boone Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-205 over Boone Fork in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,307 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,307 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-205
CrossesBoone Fork
Location2-3 MI N. JCT Ky 1812
RouteState Highway 205
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66639, -83.37972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,307 (2022)
Projected traffic1,307 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-205 over Boone Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-205 over Boone 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-205 over Boone Fork carry?

About 1,307 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-205 over Boone Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns KY-205 over Boone Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.