US Bridges

Sloan Fork RD over South Fork Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · 200 S of JCT CR 5122 · Structure no. 023C00029N

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
603
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sloan Fork RD over South Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sloan Fork RD over South Fork Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 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 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 603 vehicles a day, projected to reach 603 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSloan Fork RD
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
Location200 S of JCT CR 5122
RouteCounty Highway 1169
Coordinates37.18667, -84.89583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2020)
Projected traffic603 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sloan Fork RD over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Sloan Fork RD over South Fork Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sloan Fork RD over South Fork Creek carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sloan Fork RD over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sloan Fork RD over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.