US Bridges

KY-69 over Adams Fork

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 878 · Structure no. 092B00021N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,521
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Adams Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-69 over Adams Fork in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,521 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesAdams Fork
Location3.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 878
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58222, -86.75667
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2019)
Projected traffic1,521 by 2039
Trucks12%
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-69 over Adams Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-69 over Adams 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-69 over Adams Fork carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over Adams Fork?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Adams Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.