US Bridges

KY-1092 over Keaton Fork

GoodPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · .10 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 469 · Structure no. 058B00039N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1092 over Keaton Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1092 over Keaton Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 583 vehicles a day, projected to reach 583 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1092
CrossesKeaton Fork
Location.10 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 469
RouteState Highway 1092
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99139, -82.94583
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2021)
Projected traffic583 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1092 over Keaton Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1092 over Keaton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1092 over Keaton Fork carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1092 over Keaton Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1092 over Keaton Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.