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KY-992 over Tar Fork Creek

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Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 4.3 MI SE of Ky 144 · Structure no. 014B00063N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-992 over Tar Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-992 over Tar Fork Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-992
CrossesTar Fork Creek
Location4.3 MI SE of Ky 144
RouteState Highway 992
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77444, -86.63222
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2022)
Projected traffic138 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-992 over Tar Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-992 over Tar Fork Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-992 over Tar Fork Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-992 over Tar Fork Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-992 over Tar Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.