US Bridges

KY-1469 over Long Fork

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · .02 Mi. E JCT Ky 610 · Structure no. 098B00239N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,299
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1469 over Long Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1469 over Long Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,299 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 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-1469
CrossesLong Fork
Location.02 Mi. E JCT Ky 610
RouteState Highway 1469
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33889, -82.58667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2021)
Projected traffic3,299 by 2041
Trucks9%
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-1469 over Long Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1469 over Long Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1469 over Long Fork carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-1469 over Long Fork?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1469 over Long Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.