US Bridges

Frog Hop RD over Branch of Buck Fork

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI S. Jct. Ky 107 · Structure no. 024C00100N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frog Hop RD over Branch of Buck Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frog Hop RD over Branch of Buck Fork in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFrog Hop RD
CrossesBranch of Buck Fork
Location3.0 MI S. Jct. Ky 107
RouteCounty Highway 1045
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.9925, -87.29861
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2009)
Projected traffic46 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Frog Hop RD over Branch of Buck Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frog Hop RD over Branch of Buck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Frog Hop RD over Branch of Buck Fork carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Frog Hop RD over Branch of Buck Fork?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Frog Hop RD over Branch of Buck Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.