US Bridges

KY-844 over Salem Fork Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · .15 MI E of JCT Ky 205 · Structure no. 088B00040N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-844 over Salem Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-844 over Salem Fork Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-844
CrossesSalem Fork Creek
Location.15 MI E of JCT Ky 205
RouteState Highway 844
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81278, -83.33833
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2023)
Projected traffic143 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-844 over Salem Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-844 over Salem Fork Creek 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-844 over Salem Fork Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-844 over Salem Fork Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-844 over Salem Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.