US Bridges

KY-79 over Jarrett Fork

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 2.80 Mi. N. Jct. 62 · Structure no. 043B00088N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,161
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-79 over Jarrett Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-79 over Jarrett Fork in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesKY-79
CrossesJarrett Fork
Location2.80 Mi. N. Jct. 62
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates37.46306, -86.48194
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2019)
Projected traffic1,161 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-79 over Jarrett Fork built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-79 over Jarrett 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-79 over Jarrett Fork carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-79 over Jarrett Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns KY-79 over Jarrett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.