US Bridges

KY-2342 over Morgan Fork

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · .1 Mi.W Jct. Ky 519 · Structure no. 103B00079N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,397
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2342 over Morgan Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2342 over Morgan Fork in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,397 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2342
CrossesMorgan Fork
Location.1 Mi.W Jct. Ky 519
RouteState Highway 2342
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16417, -83.43417
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,397 (2019)
Projected traffic2,397 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-2342 over Morgan Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2342 over Morgan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2342 over Morgan Fork carry?

About 2,397 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-2342 over Morgan Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2342 over Morgan Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.