US Bridges

Maddox LN CR-1854 over Flat Fork

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 322 S. of Jct. KY1662 · Structure no. 022C00068N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maddox LN CR-1854 over Flat Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maddox LN CR-1854 over Flat Fork in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMaddox LN CR-1854
CrossesFlat Fork
Location322 S. of Jct. KY1662
RouteCounty Highway 1854
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30944, -83.29417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic73 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Maddox LN CR-1854 over Flat Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maddox LN CR-1854 over Flat 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 Maddox LN CR-1854 over Flat Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Maddox LN CR-1854 over Flat Fork?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Maddox LN CR-1854 over Flat Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.