US-421 over Hays Fork
FairMadison County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of JCT W/Ky 3376 · Structure no. 076B00095N
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,629
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-421 over Hays Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-421 over Hays Fork in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,629 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,629 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-421 over Hays Fork built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-421 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-421 over Hays Fork carry?
About 5,629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-421 over Hays Fork?
The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US-421 over Hays Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.