US Bridges

Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork

FairPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · @ Boyle CO Line · Structure no. 023C00081N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork in Casey 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesButchertown Road
CrossesCarpenter Fork
Location@ Boyle CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1015
Coordinates37.53222, -84.89806
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork built?

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

What condition is Butchertown Road over Carpenter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.