US Bridges

KY-910 over S. Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 501 · Structure no. 023B00048N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,279
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-910 over S. Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-910 over S. Fork Creek in Casey 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 5 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 2,279 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,279 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-910
CrossesS. Fork Creek
Location1.4 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 501
RouteState Highway 910
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19583, -84.94889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,279 (2022)
Projected traffic2,279 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$418,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-910 over S. Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-910 over S. Fork Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-910 over S. Fork Creek carry?

About 2,279 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-910 over S. Fork Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-910 over S. Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.