US Bridges

KY-194S over Tug Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · At Wv ST Line Off Ky 194 · Structure no. 098B00149N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,101
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-194S over Tug Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-194S over Tug Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,101 by 2026. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-194S
CrossesTug Fork
LocationAt Wv ST Line Off Ky 194
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55111, -82.12556
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2006)
Projected traffic1,101 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$754,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-194S over Tug Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-194S over Tug 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-194S over Tug Fork carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is KY-194S over Tug Fork?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns KY-194S over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.