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KY-106 over Forgy Branch

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1187 · Structure no. 016B00037N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-106 over Forgy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-106 over Forgy Branch in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 417 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-106
CrossesForgy Branch
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1187
RouteState Highway 106
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10806, -86.86111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2021)
Projected traffic417 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-106 over Forgy Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-106 over Forgy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-106 over Forgy Branch carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-106 over Forgy Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-106 over Forgy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.