US Bridges

KY-54 over Br of Adams Fork

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .60 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 261 · Structure no. 092B00026N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
926
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-54 over Br of Adams Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-54 over Br of 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 6 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-54
CrossesBr of Adams Fork
Location.60 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 261
RouteState Highway 54
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62361, -86.69361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed49.7 mi (80 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-54 over Br of Adams Fork built?

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

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

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

How long is KY-54 over Br of Adams Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-54 over Br of Adams Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.