US Bridges

Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI S Boyle CO Line · Structure no. 023C00105N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 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 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesButchertown Road
CrossesCarpenter Fork
Location0.8 MI S Boyle CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1015
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52167, -84.89639
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
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 Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 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 2022.

How much traffic does Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Butchertown Road over Carpenter Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.