US Bridges

US 25 over South Rays Fork

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 1 MI N - Ky 356 · Structure no. 105B00115N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over South Rays Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 over South Rays Fork in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 276 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 25
CrossesSouth Rays Fork
Location1 MI N - Ky 356
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates38.44861, -84.56278
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic276 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 25 over South Rays Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 over South Rays 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 25 over South Rays Fork carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over South Rays Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over South Rays Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.