US Bridges

KY-205 over Boone Fork

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .15 Mi. N JCT Ky 1812 · Structure no. 013B00076N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,307
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-205 over Boone Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-205 over Boone Fork in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 144 ft (44 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-205
CrossesBoone Fork
Location.15 Mi. N JCT Ky 1812
RouteState Highway 205
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.6525, -83.41444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 1997, making it 28 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 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-205 over Boone Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.