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KY-199 over Pinson Fork

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Pike County, Kentucky · 0.65 MI N of JCT Ky 1065 · Structure no. 098B00291N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,039
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-199 over Pinson Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-199 over Pinson Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,039 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,039 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-199
CrossesPinson Fork
Location0.65 MI N of JCT Ky 1065
RouteState Highway 199
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56833, -82.26806
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,039 (2020)
Projected traffic2,039 by 2040
Trucks4%
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-199 over Pinson Fork built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-199 over Pinson 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-199 over Pinson Fork carry?

About 2,039 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-199 over Pinson Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-199 over Pinson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.