US Bridges

KY-7 over Burning Fork

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 0.01 Mi. S. U.S. 460 Jct. · Structure no. 077B00081N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,832
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Burning Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-7 over Burning Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,832 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,832 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesBurning Fork
Location0.01 Mi. S. U.S. 460 Jct.
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74833, -83.06722
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,832 (2015)
Projected traffic3,832 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-7 over Burning Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Burning 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Burning Fork carry?

About 3,832 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Burning Fork?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Burning Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.