US Bridges

KY-954 over Mason Fork

FairPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · .75 MI West of Madison Cl · Structure no. 040B00017N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,994
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-954 over Mason Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-954 over Mason Fork in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,994 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-954
CrossesMason Fork
Location.75 MI West of Madison Cl
RouteState Highway 954
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,994 (2022)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-954 over Mason Fork built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-954 over Mason 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-954 over Mason Fork carry?

About 1,994 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-954 over Mason Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-954 over Mason Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.