US Bridges

KY-261 over E Fk Adams Fork

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 54 · Structure no. 092B00091N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-261 over E Fk Adams Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-261 over E Fk Adams Fork in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 927 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-261
CrossesE Fk Adams Fork
Location1.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 54
RouteState Highway 261
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.6425, -86.68194
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2023)
Projected traffic927 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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-261 over E Fk Adams Fork built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-261 over E Fk 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-261 over E Fk Adams Fork carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-261 over E Fk Adams Fork?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-261 over E Fk Adams Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.