US Bridges

KY-319 over Blackberry Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI S. of Jct. US 119 · Structure no. 098B00154N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,033
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-319 over Blackberry Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-319 over Blackberry Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 4,033 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,033 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-319
CrossesBlackberry Fork
Location1.9 MI S. of Jct. US 119
RouteState Highway 319
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61778, -82.24222
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,033 (2019)
Projected traffic4,033 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-319 over Blackberry Fork built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-319 over Blackberry 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-319 over Blackberry Fork carry?

About 4,033 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-319 over Blackberry Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-319 over Blackberry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.