US Bridges

Morris Fork Road over Burton Fork

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 0.08 MI S JCT Ky 28 · Structure no. 013C00081N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Fork Road over Burton Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morris Fork Road over Burton Fork in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Fork Road
CrossesBurton Fork
Location0.08 MI S JCT Ky 28
RouteCounty Highway 1233
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38833, -83.50667
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2011)
Projected traffic205 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Morris Fork Road over Burton Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Fork Road over Burton Fork 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 Morris Fork Road over Burton Fork carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Morris Fork Road over Burton Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Fork Road over Burton Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.