US Bridges

Meathouse Road over Meathouse Fork

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.46 MI SE of JCT Ky 194 · Structure no. 098C00142N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
987
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meathouse Road over Meathouse Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meathouse Road over Meathouse Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 987 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMeathouse Road
CrossesMeathouse Fork
Location0.46 MI SE of JCT Ky 194
RouteCounty Highway 1444
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52944, -82.36167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2012)
Projected traffic987 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meathouse Road over Meathouse Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meathouse Road over Meathouse Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Meathouse Road over Meathouse Fork carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Meathouse Road over Meathouse Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Meathouse Road over Meathouse Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.