US Bridges

Quicksand Creek RD over Spring Fork

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .05 MI S JCT Ky 542 · Structure no. 013C00064N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quicksand Creek RD over Spring Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quicksand Creek RD over Spring Fork in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQuicksand Creek RD
CrossesSpring Fork
Location.05 MI S JCT Ky 542
RouteCounty Highway 1022
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56778, -83.13056
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2011)
Projected traffic163 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Quicksand Creek RD over Spring Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quicksand Creek RD over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Quicksand Creek RD over Spring Fork carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Quicksand Creek RD over Spring Fork?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Quicksand Creek RD over Spring Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.