US-79 over Dry Fork
FairLogan County, Kentucky · .6 MI N of JCT Ky 1151 · Structure no. 071B00024N
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79 over Dry Fork is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79 over Dry Fork in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 92 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.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-79 over Dry Fork built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US-79 over Dry 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US-79 over Dry Fork carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US-79 over Dry Fork?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-79 over Dry Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.