US Bridges

KY-194 over Left Fork Peter Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI S of JCT Ky 2062 · Structure no. 098B00039N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-194 over Left Fork Peter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-194 over Left Fork Peter Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-194
CrossesLeft Fork Peter Creek
Location3.0 MI S of JCT Ky 2062
RouteState Highway 194
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.465, -82.12972
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2019)
Projected traffic623 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-194 over Left Fork Peter Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-194 over Left Fork Peter 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-194 over Left Fork Peter Creek carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-194 over Left Fork Peter Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-194 over Left Fork Peter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.