US Bridges

KY-437 over Elk Fork

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Kentucky · .25 MI SE of W-Jct Ky 172 · Structure no. 088B00056N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-437 over Elk Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-437 over Elk Fork in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, projected to reach 545 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-437
CrossesElk Fork
Location.25 MI SE of W-Jct Ky 172
RouteState Highway 437
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94722, -83.15972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2022)
Projected traffic545 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-437 over Elk Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-437 over Elk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-437 over Elk Fork carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-437 over Elk Fork?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-437 over Elk Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.