US Bridges

KY-1973 over Boggs Fork

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .50 MI N of S-Jct US 25 · Structure no. 034B00109N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
881
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1973 over Boggs Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1973 over Boggs Fork in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 881 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKY-1973
CrossesBoggs Fork
Location.50 MI N of S-Jct US 25
RouteState Highway 1973
Coordinates37.93111, -84.36417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2021)
Projected traffic881 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1973 over Boggs Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1973 over Boggs 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1973 over Boggs Fork carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-1973 over Boggs Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1973 over Boggs Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.