US Bridges

Ky 205 over State Road Fork

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Mtn Pw · Structure no. 119B00081N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,606
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 205 over State Road Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 205 over State Road Fork in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 205
CrossesState Road Fork
Location0.1 MI S of Mtn Pw
RouteState Highway 205
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76444, -83.34444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2015)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 205 over State Road Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 205 over State Road Fork 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 205 over State Road Fork carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 205 over State Road Fork?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 205 over State Road Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.