US Bridges

KY-2 over Jordan Fork

Good

Carter County, Kentucky · 0.941 MI S. JCT KY182 · Structure no. 022B00166N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2 over Jordan Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2 over Jordan Fork in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2
CrossesJordan Fork
Location0.941 MI S. JCT KY182
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39444, -83.17139
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2022)
Projected traffic601 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-2 over Jordan Fork built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2 over Jordan 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-2 over Jordan Fork carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-2 over Jordan Fork?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2 over Jordan Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.