US Bridges

Mallard DR CR1920 over Soldier Fork

Good

Carter County, Kentucky · 30 S of JCT KY174 · Structure no. 022C00074N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallard DR CR1920 over Soldier Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mallard DR CR1920 over Soldier 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMallard DR CR1920
CrossesSoldier Fork
Location30 S of JCT KY174
RouteCounty Highway 1920
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26083, -83.25028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic61 by 2039
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 Mallard DR CR1920 over Soldier Fork built?

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

What condition is Mallard DR CR1920 over Soldier Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mallard DR CR1920 over Soldier Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mallard DR CR1920 over Soldier Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mallard DR CR1920 over Soldier Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.