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KY-2467 over Ashers Fork

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · .10 MI S of JCT Ky 1524 · Structure no. 026B00045N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2467 over Ashers Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2467 over Ashers Fork in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2467
CrossesAshers Fork
Location.10 MI S of JCT Ky 1524
RouteState Highway 2467
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00917, -83.63611
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2022)
Projected traffic127 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-2467 over Ashers Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2467 over Ashers Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2467 over Ashers Fork carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2467 over Ashers Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2467 over Ashers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.