US Bridges

KY-142 over Burnett Fork

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 54 · Structure no. 030B00104N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-142 over Burnett Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-142 over Burnett Fork in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 443 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-142
CrossesBurnett Fork
Location2.2 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 54
RouteState Highway 142
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76833, -86.99333
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2022)
Projected traffic443 by 2042
Trucks0%
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-142 over Burnett Fork built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-142 over Burnett 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-142 over Burnett Fork carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-142 over Burnett Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-142 over Burnett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.