US Bridges

KY-172 over Fannin Fork

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 706 · Structure no. 088B00014N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,142
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-172 over Fannin Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-172 over Fannin Fork in Morgan 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 1,142 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,142 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-172
CrossesFannin Fork
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 706
RouteState Highway 172
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.985, -83.09306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,142 (2019)
Projected traffic1,142 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-172 over Fannin Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-172 over Fannin 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-172 over Fannin Fork carry?

About 1,142 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-172 over Fannin Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-172 over Fannin Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.