US Bridges

KY-1 over Little Cat Fork

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI SW of JCT KY-3 · Structure no. 064B00052N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Little Cat Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1 over Little Cat Fork in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1
CrossesLittle Cat Fork
Location0.15 MI SW of JCT KY-3
RouteState Highway 1
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18, -82.71222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic270 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$775,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1 over Little Cat Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 over Little Cat 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1 over Little Cat Fork carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Little Cat Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Little Cat Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.