US Bridges

KY-28 over North Fork Ky.River

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .25 Mi. N.E. JCT Ky 451 · Structure no. 097B00102N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-28 over North Fork Ky.River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-28 over North Fork Ky.River in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-28
CrossesNorth Fork Ky.River
Location.25 Mi. N.E. JCT Ky 451
RouteState Highway 28
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.3475, -83.35306
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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2023)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 North Fork Ky.River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-28 over North 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 December 2021.

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

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-28 over North Fork Ky.River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-28 over North Fork Ky.River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.