US Bridges

KY-160 over Carr Fork

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI N of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 060B00061N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-160 over Carr Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-160 over Carr Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-160
CrossesCarr Fork
Location1.9 MI N of JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 160
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23528, -82.95167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,380 (2023)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-160 over Carr Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-160 over Carr 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-160 over Carr Fork carry?

About 2,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-160 over Carr Fork?

The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-160 over Carr Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.