US Bridges

Springfield Road over Br of Doctors Fork

FairPosted for load

Boyle County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E-Washington Co.Ln · Structure no. 011C00073N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Road over Br of Doctors Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Springfield Road over Br of Doctors Fork in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield Road
CrossesBr of Doctors Fork
Location1.2 MI E-Washington Co.Ln
RouteCounty Highway 1334
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64611, -85.00528
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 Road over Br of Doctors Fork built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield Road over Br of 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 Road over Br of Doctors Fork carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Springfield Road over Br of Doctors Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield Road over Br of Doctors Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.