Williams Br Right over Right Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadBell County, Kentucky · .80 MI S of JCT Ky 1534 · Structure no. 007C00009N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Williams Br Right over Right Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams Br Right over Right Fork Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Williams Br Right over Right Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Williams Br Right over Right Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Williams Br Right over Right Fork Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Williams Br Right over Right Fork Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Williams Br Right over Right Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.