KY-54 over W Fk Adams Fork
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 1700 · Structure no. 092B00024N
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,909
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-54 over W Fk Adams Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-54 over W Fk Adams Fork in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,909 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,909 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-54 over W Fk Adams Fork built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-54 over W Fk Adams Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does KY-54 over W Fk Adams Fork carry?
About 3,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-54 over W Fk Adams Fork?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-54 over W Fk Adams Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.