US Bridges

E. New Roe RD over Middle Fork-Drakes Crk

Good

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S JCT Calvert RD · Structure no. 002C00052N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. New Roe RD over Middle Fork-Drakes Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. New Roe RD over Middle Fork-Drakes Crk in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesE. New Roe RD
CrossesMiddle Fork-Drakes Crk
Location1.5 MI S JCT Calvert RD
RouteCounty Highway 1231
Coordinates36.65667, -86.345
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2015)
Projected traffic49 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 E. New Roe RD over Middle Fork-Drakes Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. New Roe RD over Middle Fork-Drakes Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E. New Roe RD over Middle Fork-Drakes Crk carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E. New Roe RD over Middle Fork-Drakes Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. New Roe RD over Middle Fork-Drakes Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.