US Bridges

Berkley-Fish Lake over Fish Lake Cove

Fair

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mile West of Ky 123 · Structure no. 020C00048N

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkley-Fish Lake over Fish Lake Cove is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berkley-Fish Lake over Fish Lake Cove in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 22 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBerkley-Fish Lake
CrossesFish Lake Cove
Location1.4 Mile West of Ky 123
RouteCounty Highway 1217
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80611, -89.10917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Berkley-Fish Lake over Fish Lake Cove built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Berkley-Fish Lake over Fish Lake Cove 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Berkley-Fish Lake over Fish Lake Cove carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Berkley-Fish Lake over Fish Lake Cove?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Berkley-Fish Lake over Fish Lake Cove?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.