Upper Laurel Fork over Laurel Fk-Buckhorn Crk
PoorPosted for loadBreathitt County, Kentucky · .30 MI S of JCT CR 5135 · Structure no. 013C00013N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Laurel Fork over Laurel Fk-Buckhorn Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Laurel Fork over Laurel Fk-Buckhorn Crk in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Laurel Fork over Laurel Fk-Buckhorn Crk built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Laurel Fork over Laurel Fk-Buckhorn Crk 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Upper Laurel Fork over Laurel Fk-Buckhorn Crk carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Upper Laurel Fork over Laurel Fk-Buckhorn Crk?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Laurel Fork over Laurel Fk-Buckhorn Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.