US Bridges

KY-1192 over South Fork Branch

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT Ky 61 · Structure no. 062B00029N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1192 over South Fork Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1192 over South Fork Branch in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1192
CrossesSouth Fork Branch
Location.05 MI West of JCT Ky 61
RouteState Highway 1192
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47333, -85.67361
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2021)
Projected traffic111 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1192 over South Fork Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1192 over South Fork Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1192 over South Fork Branch carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1192 over South Fork Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1192 over South Fork Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.