US Bridges

KY-610 over Long Fork

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT KY-1469 · Structure no. 098B00287N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,427
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-610 over Long Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-610 over Long Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,427 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,427 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-610
CrossesLong Fork
Location.1 MI S of JCT KY-1469
RouteState Highway 610
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33972, -82.58917
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 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,427 (2021)
Projected traffic3,427 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-610 over Long Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-610 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-610 over Long Fork carry?

About 3,427 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-610 over Long Fork?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-610 over Long Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.