US Bridges

Joe Little Fork RD over Little Fork Canoe Creek

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 50 N.Of JCT Ky 3237 · Structure no. 013C00047N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Little Fork RD over Little Fork Canoe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Little Fork RD over Little Fork Canoe Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Little Fork RD
CrossesLittle Fork Canoe Creek
Location50 N.Of JCT Ky 3237
RouteCounty Highway 1211
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44889, -83.44889
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2011)
Projected traffic159 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Little Fork RD over Little Fork Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Little Fork RD over Little Fork Canoe 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 Joe Little Fork RD over Little Fork Canoe Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Joe Little Fork RD over Little Fork Canoe Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Little Fork RD over Little Fork Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.