US Bridges

KY-203 over Oldfield Ck.

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 088B00028N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
809
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-203 over Oldfield Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-203 over Oldfield Ck. in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-203
CrossesOldfield Ck.
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 203
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85722, -83.37333
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (2022)
Projected traffic809 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-203 over Oldfield Ck. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-203 over Oldfield Ck. 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-203 over Oldfield Ck. carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-203 over Oldfield Ck.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-203 over Oldfield Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.