US Bridges

Bowling Road over Left Fork Lick Branch

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · At Junction of Ky 3237 · Structure no. 013C00089N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowling Road over Left Fork Lick Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowling Road over Left Fork Lick Branch in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBowling Road
CrossesLeft Fork Lick Branch
LocationAt Junction of Ky 3237
RouteCounty Highway 1216
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43778, -83.38944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Bowling Road over Left Fork Lick Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowling Road over Left Fork Lick Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bowling Road over Left Fork Lick Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bowling Road over Left Fork Lick Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bowling Road over Left Fork Lick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.