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KY-2124 over East Fork of Adams Creek

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 261 · Structure no. 046B00021N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2124 over East Fork of Adams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2124 over East Fork of Adams Creek in Hancock 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2124
CrossesEast Fork of Adams Creek
Location.05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 261
RouteState Highway 2124
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66972, -86.64944
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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-2124 over East Fork of Adams Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-2124 over East Fork of Adams Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2124 over East Fork of Adams Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2124 over East Fork of Adams Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2124 over East Fork of Adams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.