US Bridges

KY-28 over Middle Fork Ky River

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI E of JCT Ky 1387 · Structure no. 097B00074N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-28 over Middle Fork Ky River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-28 over Middle Fork Ky River in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-28
CrossesMiddle Fork Ky River
Location2.5 MI E of JCT Ky 1387
RouteState Highway 28
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34333, -83.44806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2021)
Projected traffic670 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-28 over Middle Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-28 over Middle Fork Ky River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-28 over Middle Fork Ky River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-28 over Middle Fork Ky River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-28 over Middle Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.