US Bridges

Ky 519 over Morgan Fork

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 1.86 MI S of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 103B00094N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 519 over Morgan Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 519 over Morgan Fork in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,186 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,186 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 519
CrossesMorgan Fork
Location1.86 MI S of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 519
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14861, -83.41917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,186 (2023)
Projected traffic4,186 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 519 over Morgan Fork built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 519 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 519 over Morgan Fork carry?

About 4,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ky 519 over Morgan Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 519 over Morgan Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.