US Bridges

KY-828 over Cat Fork

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 100 S of JCT Ky 1 · Structure no. 064B00067N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-828 over Cat Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-828 over Cat Fork in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKY-828
CrossesCat Fork
Location100 S of JCT Ky 1
RouteState Highway 828
Coordinates38.15833, -82.74639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2023)
Projected traffic82 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-828 over Cat Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-828 over 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-828 over Cat Fork carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-828 over Cat Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns KY-828 over Cat Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.