US Bridges

KY-191 over Trace Fork

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .47 Mi. W. Ky. 1812 JCT · Structure no. 119B00068N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-191 over Trace Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-191 over Trace Fork in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,802 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,802 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-191
CrossesTrace Fork
Location.47 Mi. W. Ky. 1812 JCT
RouteState Highway 191
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75583, -83.48722
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,802 (2022)
Projected traffic1,802 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-191 over Trace Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-191 over Trace 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does KY-191 over Trace Fork carry?

About 1,802 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-191 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-191 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.