US Bridges

Tar Springs RD over Tar Fork

Fair

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI N. JCT Ky 992 · Structure no. 014C00050N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tar Springs RD over Tar Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tar Springs RD over Tar Fork in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTar Springs RD
CrossesTar Fork
Location2.4 MI N. JCT Ky 992
RouteCounty Highway 1459
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.8025, -86.63028
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2011)
Projected traffic58 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 Tar Springs RD over Tar Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tar Springs RD over Tar 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Tar Springs RD over Tar Fork carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Tar Springs RD over Tar Fork?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tar Springs RD over Tar Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.