US Bridges

KY-719 over Rt.Fk. of Middle Fork

Fair

Elliott County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 1208 · Structure no. 032B00027N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-719 over Rt.Fk. of Middle Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-719 over Rt.Fk. of Middle Fork in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-719
CrossesRt.Fk. of Middle Fork
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 1208
RouteState Highway 719
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05361, -83.09861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2022)
Projected traffic147 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-719 over Rt.Fk. of Middle Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-719 over Rt.Fk. of Middle 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-719 over Rt.Fk. of Middle Fork carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-719 over Rt.Fk. of Middle Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-719 over Rt.Fk. of Middle Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.