US Bridges

KY-194 over Brushy Fork

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Floyd County, Kentucky · Floyd/Pike County Line · Structure no. 036B00155N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-194 over Brushy Fork is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-194 over Brushy Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 279 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-194
CrossesBrushy Fork
LocationFloyd/Pike County Line
RouteState Highway 194
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68056, -82.58972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2021)
Projected traffic279 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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-194 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-194 over Brushy 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-194 over Brushy Fork carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-194 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-194 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.