US Bridges

Dry Rdg over Dry Fork

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .1 MI S Ky 1496 · Structure no. 022C00035N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Rdg over Dry Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dry Rdg over Dry Fork in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2029. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Rdg
CrossesDry Fork
Location.1 MI S Ky 1496
RouteCounty Highway 1181
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21333, -82.90528
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2009)
Projected traffic151 by 2029
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 Dry Rdg over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Rdg over Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Rdg over Dry Fork carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dry Rdg over Dry Fork?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Rdg over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.