US Bridges

Burkesville Loop over Pettys Fork

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .830 MI JCT Ky 61 · Structure no. 001C00072N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkesville Loop over Pettys Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Burkesville Loop over Pettys Fork in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBurkesville Loop
CrossesPettys Fork
Location.830 MI JCT Ky 61
RouteCity Street 1067
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08556, -85.32
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Burkesville Loop over Pettys Fork built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkesville Loop over Pettys 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 2023.

How much traffic does Burkesville Loop over Pettys Fork carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Burkesville Loop over Pettys Fork?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Burkesville Loop over Pettys Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.