US Bridges

Durham Springs RD over Trib. of Bays Fork

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · .01 MI S. JCT of Ky 3499 · Structure no. 002C00049N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham Springs RD over Trib. of Bays Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Durham Springs RD over Trib. of Bays Fork in Allen 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 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesDurham Springs RD
CrossesTrib. of Bays Fork
Location.01 MI S. JCT of Ky 3499
RouteCounty Highway 1052
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77861, -86.15694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2006)
Projected traffic215 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Durham Springs RD over Trib. of Bays Fork built?

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

What condition is Durham Springs RD over Trib. of Bays 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Durham Springs RD over Trib. of Bays Fork carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Durham Springs RD over Trib. of Bays Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Durham Springs RD over Trib. of Bays Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.