US Bridges

Freeman Fork Road over Freeman Fork

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .8 MI S JCT Ky 28 · Structure no. 013C00066N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Fork Road over Freeman Fork is a concrete slab carrying Freeman Fork Road over Freeman Fork in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFreeman Fork Road
CrossesFreeman Fork
Location.8 MI S JCT Ky 28
RouteCounty Highway 1230
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35861, -83.50139
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2011)
Projected traffic250 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Freeman Fork Road over Freeman Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman Fork Road over Freeman 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 2023.

How much traffic does Freeman Fork Road over Freeman Fork carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Freeman Fork Road over Freeman Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman Fork Road over Freeman Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.