US Bridges

KY-1194 over Hanging Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 78 · Structure no. 069B00044N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
932
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1194 over Hanging Fork Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1194 over Hanging Fork Creek in Lincoln 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 932 vehicles a day, projected to reach 932 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1194
CrossesHanging Fork Creek
Location2.5 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 78
RouteState Highway 1194
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52667, -84.74278
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2023)
Projected traffic932 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1194 over Hanging Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1194 over Hanging 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-1194 over Hanging Fork Creek carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1194 over Hanging Fork Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1194 over Hanging Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.