US Bridges

KY-122 over Abner Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · At JCT Ky 122/466 · Structure no. 036B00097N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,165
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-122 over Abner Fork is a masonry culvert carrying KY-122 over Abner Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,165 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-122
CrossesAbner Fork
LocationAt JCT Ky 122/466
RouteState Highway 122
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35111, -82.69528
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic2,165 (2023)
Projected traffic2,165 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-122 over Abner Fork built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-122 over Abner 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-122 over Abner Fork carry?

About 2,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-122 over Abner Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-122 over Abner Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.