US Bridges

KY-784 over Horner Fork

FairPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · 4.6MI Nw-Ky 2 · Structure no. 045B00028N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-784 over Horner Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-784 over Horner Fork in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-784
CrossesHorner Fork
Location4.6MI Nw-Ky 2
RouteState Highway 784
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.50444, -83.11611
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2021)
Projected traffic84 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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-784 over Horner Fork built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-784 over Horner 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-784 over Horner Fork carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-784 over Horner Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-784 over Horner Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.