US Bridges

KY-7 over Road Fork

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI NE of JCT Ky 711 · Structure no. 088B00007N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Road Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-7 over Road Fork in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesRoad Fork
Location1.9 MI NE of JCT Ky 711
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03111, -83.24389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2023)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-7 over Road Fork built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Road 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Road Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns KY-7 over Road Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.