US Bridges

Kite LN CR-1205 over Ashbys Fork

Good

Boone County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 338 · Structure no. 008C00070N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kite LN CR-1205 over Ashbys Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kite LN CR-1205 over Ashbys Fork in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKite LN CR-1205
CrossesAshbys Fork
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 338
RouteCounty Highway 1205
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.88278, -84.73417
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2009)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Kite LN CR-1205 over Ashbys Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kite LN CR-1205 over Ashbys 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 2022.

How much traffic does Kite LN CR-1205 over Ashbys Fork carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Kite LN CR-1205 over Ashbys Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kite LN CR-1205 over Ashbys Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.