US Bridges

KY-54 over Adams Fork

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .20 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 261 · Structure no. 092B00025N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
231 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
926
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-54 over Adams Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-54 over Adams Fork in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 926 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-54
CrossesAdams Fork
Location.20 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 261
RouteState Highway 54
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62833, -86.69639
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2023)
Projected traffic926 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$606,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-54 over Adams Fork built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-54 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-54 over Adams Fork carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-54 over Adams Fork?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-54 over Adams Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.