US Bridges

KY-319 over Blackberry Fork Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi. S JCT US 119 · Structure no. 098B00234N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,033
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-319 over Blackberry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-319 over Blackberry Fork Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,033 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,033 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-319
CrossesBlackberry Fork Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 319
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62083, -82.24389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-319 over Blackberry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-319 over Blackberry Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-319 over Blackberry Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-319 over Blackberry Fork Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-319 over Blackberry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.