US Bridges

KY-195 over Russell Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI S of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 098B00174N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,907
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-195 over Russell Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-195 over Russell Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,907 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,907 by 2041. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-195
CrossesRussell Fork
Location0.05 MI S of JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 195
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36694, -82.41333
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2021)
Projected traffic1,907 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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-195 over Russell Fork built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-195 over Russell 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-195 over Russell Fork carry?

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-195 over Russell Fork?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-195 over Russell Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.