KY-645 over Middle Fork
GoodMartin County, Kentucky · 1000 East of JCT Ky 3 · Structure no. 080B00040N
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,537
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-645 over Middle Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-645 over Middle Fork in Martin 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,537 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,537 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-645 over Middle Fork built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-645 over Middle Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does KY-645 over Middle Fork carry?
About 4,537 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is KY-645 over Middle Fork?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns KY-645 over Middle Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.