US Bridges

Press Howard Fork over Press Howard Creek

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 1 MI NE of JCT Ky 1098 · Structure no. 013C00046N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Press Howard Fork over Press Howard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Press Howard Fork over Press Howard Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPress Howard Fork
CrossesPress Howard Creek
Location1 MI NE of JCT Ky 1098
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54556, -83.23833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic31 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Press Howard Fork over Press Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Press Howard Fork over Press Howard Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Press Howard Fork over Press Howard Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Press Howard Fork over Press Howard Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Press Howard Fork over Press Howard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.