Ky 194 over Tug Fork River
FairMingo County, West Virginia · Ky State Line · Structure no. 00000000030A278
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 341 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,101
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 194 over Tug Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 194 over Tug Fork River in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,101 by 2026. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 194 over Tug Fork River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 194 over Tug Fork River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ky 194 over Tug Fork River carry?
About 1,101 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ky 194 over Tug Fork River?
The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 194 over Tug Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.