US Bridges

KY-134 over Johnson Fork

FairPosted for load

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S.W. of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 077B00014N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-134 over Johnson Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-134 over Johnson Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-134
CrossesJohnson Fork
Location1.5 MI S.W. of JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 134
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77028, -83.15806
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2021)
Projected traffic277 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-134 over Johnson Fork built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-134 over Johnson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-134 over Johnson Fork carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-134 over Johnson Fork?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-134 over Johnson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.