US Bridges

KY-3047 over Johnson Fork

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .01 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 134 · Structure no. 077B00053N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3047 over Johnson Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3047 over Johnson Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3047
CrossesJohnson Fork
Location.01 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 134
RouteState Highway 3047
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7425, -83.20639
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-3047 over Johnson Fork built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3047 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3047 over Johnson Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3047 over Johnson Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns KY-3047 over Johnson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.