US Bridges

KY-192 over Little Laurel River

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .10 MI E of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 063B00099N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,664
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-192 over Little Laurel River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-192 over Little Laurel River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 16,664 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,664 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-192
CrossesLittle Laurel River
Location.10 MI E of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 192
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,664 (2021)
Projected traffic16,664 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-192 over Little Laurel River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-192 over Little Laurel River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-192 over Little Laurel River carry?

About 16,664 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-192 over Little Laurel River?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns KY-192 over Little Laurel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.