US Bridges

KY-160 over Balls Fork

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Ky 1087 @vest · Structure no. 060B00080N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
392
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-160 over Balls Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-160 over Balls Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 392 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-160
CrossesBalls Fork
Location0.1 MI S of Ky 1087 @vest
RouteState Highway 160
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39611, -83.00611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2018)
Projected traffic392 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-160 over Balls Fork built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-160 over Balls 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 June 2022.

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

About 392 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-160 over Balls Fork?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-160 over Balls Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.