US Bridges

KY-468 over Long Fork

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · At JCT Ky 468/KY 612 · Structure no. 098B00086N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-468 over Long Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-468 over Long Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-468
CrossesLong Fork
LocationAt JCT Ky 468/KY 612
RouteState Highway 468
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68917, -82.36139
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2022)
Projected traffic285 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-468 over Long Fork built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-468 over Long Fork 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-468 over Long Fork carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-468 over Long Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-468 over Long Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.