US Bridges

KY-1595 over Lower Laurel Fork

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · .60 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 190 · Structure no. 118B00028N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1595 over Lower Laurel Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1595 over Lower Laurel Fork in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 321 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1595
CrossesLower Laurel Fork
Location.60 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 190
RouteState Highway 1595
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63278, -83.94972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2021)
Projected traffic321 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1595 over Lower Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1595 over Lower Laurel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1595 over Lower Laurel Fork carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1595 over Lower Laurel Fork?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1595 over Lower Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.