US Bridges

Route 114 over Viny Fork

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · W of Route 10 · Structure no. DAPAMCBLU000119

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Route 114 over Viny Fork is a steel culvert carrying Route 114 over Viny Fork in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 114
CrossesViny Fork
LocationW of Route 10
Coordinates37.70015, -84.19096
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 114 over Viny Fork built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 114 over Viny 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 114 over Viny Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Route 114 over Viny Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 114 over Viny Fork?

It is owned by the Army.