US Bridges

Old Glensfork Road over Glens Fork

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Adair County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT KY-55 · Structure no. 001C00087N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Glensfork Road over Glens Fork is a concrete slab carrying Old Glensfork Road over Glens Fork in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Glensfork Road
CrossesGlens Fork
Location0.1 MI W of JCT KY-55
RouteCounty Highway 1205
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02028, -85.25639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic129 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Glensfork Road over Glens Fork built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Glensfork Road over Glens 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Glensfork Road over Glens Fork carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Glensfork Road over Glens Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Glensfork Road over Glens Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.