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KY-3193 over North Fork Ky River

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .1 MI W JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 013B00079N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
476 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3193 over North Fork Ky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3193 over North Fork Ky River in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 532 vehicles a day, projected to reach 532 by 2042. The structure is 476 ft (145.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3193
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
Location.1 MI W JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 3193
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57194, -83.40278
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length476 ft (145.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2022)
Projected traffic532 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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-3193 over North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3193 over North Fork Ky River 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-3193 over North Fork Ky River carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3193 over North Fork Ky River?

The structure is 476 ft (145.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3193 over North Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.