US Bridges

KY-801 over N Fork Triplett Ck

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · .48 Mi. N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 103B00082N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,003 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,517
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-801 over N Fork Triplett Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-801 over N Fork Triplett Ck in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,517 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,517 by 2043. The structure is 1,003 ft (305.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesKY-801
CrossesN Fork Triplett Ck
Location.48 Mi. N JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 801
Coordinates38.14917, -83.55194
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,003 ft (305.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,517 (2023)
Projected traffic5,517 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-801 over N Fork Triplett Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-801 over N Fork Triplett Ck 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-801 over N Fork Triplett Ck carry?

About 5,517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-801 over N Fork Triplett Ck?

The structure is 1,003 ft (305.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-801 over N Fork Triplett Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.