US Bridges

KY-290 over Laurel Fork Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kentucky · 3.1 MI N of JCT Ky 2003 · Structure no. 055B00017N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-290 over Laurel Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-290 over Laurel Fork Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 2,329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,329 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-290
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
Location3.1 MI N of JCT Ky 2003
RouteState Highway 290
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37972, -83.98917
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2022)
Projected traffic2,329 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$437,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-290 over Laurel Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-290 over Laurel Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-290 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 2,329 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-290 over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-290 over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.