US Bridges

KY-1 over Dry Fork Creek

Poor

Carter County, Kentucky · .7 MI S of S-Jct Ky 1496 · Structure no. 022B00014N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1 over Dry Fork Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location.7 MI S of S-Jct Ky 1496
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19972, -82.89
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2022)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-1 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 over Dry Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.