KY-201 over Dry Fork
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ky 1 · Structure no. 064B00043N
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 345
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-201 over Dry Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-201 over Dry Fork in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-201 over Dry Fork built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-201 over Dry Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does KY-201 over Dry Fork carry?
About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-201 over Dry Fork?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-201 over Dry Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.