US Bridges

Ky 393 over N Fork Currys Fork

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI S of Ky 146 · Structure no. 093B00052N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,042
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 393 over N Fork Currys Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 393 over N Fork Currys Fork in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7,042 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,042 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 393
CrossesN Fork Currys Fork
Location0.6 MI S of Ky 146
RouteState Highway 393
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37722, -85.42778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,042 (2019)
Projected traffic7,042 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 393 over N Fork Currys Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 393 over N Fork Currys 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 393 over N Fork Currys Fork carry?

About 7,042 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 393 over N Fork Currys Fork?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 393 over N Fork Currys Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.