US Bridges

Trace Fork Road over Cope Fork

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .01 MI S - Ky 540 · Structure no. 013C00056N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trace Fork Road over Cope Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trace Fork Road over Cope Fork in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTrace Fork Road
CrossesCope Fork
Location.01 MI S - Ky 540
RouteCounty Highway 1048
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60944, -83.33694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2011)
Projected traffic77 by 2031
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 Trace Fork Road over Cope Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trace Fork Road over Cope Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does Trace Fork Road over Cope Fork carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Trace Fork Road over Cope Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Trace Fork Road over Cope Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.