US Bridges

Robinson Road over North Fork of Ky River

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 200 W of Int Ky 1812 · Structure no. 013C00076N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Road over North Fork of Ky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robinson Road over North Fork of Ky River in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, projected to reach 462 by 2031. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson Road
CrossesNorth Fork of Ky River
Location200 W of Int Ky 1812
RouteCounty Highway 1387
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53417, -83.34778
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2011)
Projected traffic462 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 Robinson Road over North Fork of Ky River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Road over North Fork of Ky River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Robinson Road over North Fork of Ky River carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Robinson Road over North Fork of Ky River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Road over North Fork of Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.