US Bridges

KY-1506 over Tug Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · Williamson Wv State Line · Structure no. 098B00161N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1506 over Tug Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1506 over Tug 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 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 4,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,850 by 2040. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1506
CrossesTug Fork
LocationWilliamson Wv State Line
RouteState Highway 1506
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66944, -82.27639
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2020)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-1506 over Tug Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-1506 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1506 over Tug Fork carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1506 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1506 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.