US Bridges

Colts Fork Road over Lindon Fk-Cane Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 013C00049N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colts Fork Road over Lindon Fk-Cane Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colts Fork Road over Lindon Fk-Cane Ck. in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesColts Fork Road
CrossesLindon Fk-Cane Ck.
Location@ JCT Ky 52
RouteCounty Highway 1371
Coordinates37.55917, -83.43222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2006)
Projected traffic151 by 2026
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 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 Colts Fork Road over Lindon Fk-Cane Ck. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colts Fork Road over Lindon Fk-Cane Ck. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Colts Fork Road over Lindon Fk-Cane Ck. carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Colts Fork Road over Lindon Fk-Cane Ck.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Colts Fork Road over Lindon Fk-Cane Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.