US Bridges

Fronks LN(CR-1003) over Trib to Locust Creek

Good

Bracken County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI East of Ky 1159 · Structure no. 012C00039N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fronks LN(CR-1003) over Trib to Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fronks LN(CR-1003) over Trib to Locust Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFronks LN(CR-1003)
CrossesTrib to Locust Creek
Location1.1 MI East of Ky 1159
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.70194, -84.05472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating87.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fronks LN(CR-1003) over Trib to Locust Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fronks LN(CR-1003) over Trib to Locust Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Fronks LN(CR-1003) over Trib to Locust Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fronks LN(CR-1003) over Trib to Locust Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fronks LN(CR-1003) over Trib to Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.