US Bridges

Donaldson RD over Fork-Donaldson Creek

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .3 MI W. JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 017C00043N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donaldson RD over Fork-Donaldson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Donaldson RD over Fork-Donaldson Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDonaldson RD
CrossesFork-Donaldson Creek
Location.3 MI W. JCT Ky 139
RouteCounty Highway 1320
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22056, -87.91056
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2019)
Projected traffic43 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Donaldson RD over Fork-Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donaldson RD over Fork-Donaldson Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Donaldson RD over Fork-Donaldson Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Donaldson RD over Fork-Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Donaldson RD over Fork-Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.