US Bridges

US-25 over Hays Fork

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI S. of Ky 499 · Structure no. 076B00033N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,885
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over Hays Fork is a concrete culvert carrying US-25 over Hays Fork in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 9,885 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,885 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-25
CrossesHays Fork
Location0.01 MI S. of Ky 499
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65194, -84.27056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,885 (2022)
Projected traffic9,885 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US-25 over Hays Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 over Hays 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-25 over Hays Fork carry?

About 9,885 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over Hays Fork?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US-25 over Hays Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.