US Bridges

Ky 194S over Tug Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · @ Wv State Line · Structure no. 098B00215N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
2018 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 1991, so it is 34 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2038. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 194S
CrossesTug Fork
Location@ Wv State Line
RouteState Highway 194
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56611, -82.14389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,277 (2018)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2038
Trucks25%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 194S over Tug Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 194S over Tug Fork carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ky 194S over Tug Fork?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 194S over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.