US Bridges

Springfield RD over Doctors Fork

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · 2 MI W of JCT US 150 · Structure no. 011C00072N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield RD over Doctors Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Springfield RD over Doctors Fork in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield RD
CrossesDoctors Fork
Location2 MI W of JCT US 150
RouteCounty Highway 1334
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65417, -84.98861
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2012)
Projected traffic286 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Springfield RD over Doctors Fork built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield RD over Doctors 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Springfield RD over Doctors Fork carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Springfield RD over Doctors Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield RD over Doctors Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.