US Bridges

Ky 172 over Laurel Fork

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · _ · Structure no. 088B00096N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,142
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 172 over Laurel Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 172 over Laurel Fork in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,142 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,142 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long.

CarriesKy 172
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location_
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates37.97222, -83.12306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 172 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 172 over Laurel 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 172 over Laurel Fork carry?

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

How long is Ky 172 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Ky 172 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.