KY-194 over Third Fork Big Creek
FairPike County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of JCT Ky 1758 · Structure no. 098B00038N
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 554
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-194 over Third Fork Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-194 over Third Fork Big Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-194 over Third Fork Big Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-194 over Third Fork Big Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does KY-194 over Third Fork Big Creek carry?
About 554 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is KY-194 over Third Fork Big Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns KY-194 over Third Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.