US Bridges

Doug Combs RD over Trib to E Fork Sinking C

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Christian County, Kentucky · 20 E JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 024C00167N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doug Combs RD over Trib to E Fork Sinking C is a concrete culvert carrying Doug Combs RD over Trib to E Fork Sinking C in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDoug Combs RD
CrossesTrib to E Fork Sinking C
Location20 E JCT Ky 109
RouteCounty Highway 1402
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95861, -87.5475
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic102 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Doug Combs RD over Trib to E Fork Sinking C built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doug Combs RD over Trib to E Fork Sinking C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Doug Combs RD over Trib to E Fork Sinking C carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Doug Combs RD over Trib to E Fork Sinking C?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Doug Combs RD over Trib to E Fork Sinking C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.