US Bridges

KY-1371 over West Fork of Mayfield CR

FairPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 193 · Structure no. 020B00041N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1371 over West Fork of Mayfield CR is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1371 over West Fork of Mayfield CR in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1371
CrossesWest Fork of Mayfield CR
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 193
RouteState Highway 1371
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86722, -88.92667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1371 over West Fork of Mayfield CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1371 over West Fork of Mayfield CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1371 over West Fork of Mayfield CR carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-1371 over West Fork of Mayfield CR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1371 over West Fork of Mayfield CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.