US Bridges

KY-120 over Piney Fork Creek

Fair

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI West of JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 028B00013N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-120 over Piney Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-120 over Piney Fork Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-120
CrossesPiney Fork Creek
Location1.5 MI West of JCT Ky 139
RouteState Highway 120
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35889, -87.92444
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2021)
Projected traffic519 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$583,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-120 over Piney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-120 over Piney 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-120 over Piney Fork Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-120 over Piney Fork Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-120 over Piney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.