US Bridges

Ky 1850 over Phillips Fork

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Clay County, Kentucky · 2.7 M S of JCT Ky 66 · Structure no. 026B00121N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1850 over Phillips Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1850 over Phillips Fork in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1850
CrossesPhillips Fork
Location2.7 M S of JCT Ky 66
RouteState Highway 1850
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97056, -83.51722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2020)
Projected traffic109 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 1850 over Phillips Fork built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1850 over Phillips 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1850 over Phillips Fork carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ky 1850 over Phillips Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1850 over Phillips Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.