US Bridges

KY-194 over Meathouse Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 3.1 MI NW of W JCT Ky 632 · Structure no. 098B00106N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,207
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-194 over Meathouse Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-194 over Meathouse Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,207 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,207 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-194
CrossesMeathouse Fork
Location3.1 MI NW of W JCT Ky 632
RouteState Highway 194
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53278, -82.36778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,207 (2021)
Projected traffic3,207 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-194 over Meathouse Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-194 over Meathouse 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-194 over Meathouse Fork carry?

About 3,207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-194 over Meathouse Fork?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns KY-194 over Meathouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.