US Bridges

KY-201 over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 1 · Structure no. 064B00058N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-201 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-201 over Dry Fork Creek in Lawrence 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesKY-201
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 1
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates38.17944, -82.87194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-201 over Dry Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-201 over Dry Fork Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-201 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-201 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-201 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.