US Bridges

KY-28 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive

FairPosted for load

Owsley County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 095B00007N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
464 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,385
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-28 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-28 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,385 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,385 by 2043. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-28
CrossesS. Fork of Kentucky Rive
Location.20 MI East of JCT Ky 11
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.475, -83.67111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,385 (2023)
Projected traffic3,385 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-28 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-28 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-28 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive carry?

About 3,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-28 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-28 over S. Fork of Kentucky Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.