US Bridges

KY-612 over Long Fork

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SE of JCT Ky 468 · Structure no. 098B00244N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-612 over Long Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-612 over Long Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-612
CrossesLong Fork
Location1.5 MI SE of JCT Ky 468
RouteState Highway 612
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67306, -82.34722
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 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 length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2021)
Projected traffic151 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-612 over Long Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-612 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-612 over Long Fork carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-612 over Long Fork?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-612 over Long Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.