US Bridges

KY-122 over Abner Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI East of Ky 466 · Structure no. 036B00129N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-122 over Abner Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-122 over Abner Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,055 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-122
CrossesAbner Fork
Location0.6 MI East of Ky 466
RouteState Highway 122
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35139, -82.68417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2021)
Projected traffic1,055 by 2041
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 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-122 over Abner Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 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 2021.

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

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-122 over Abner Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-122 over Abner Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.