Arnetts Fork Road over Double Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT CR 5116 · Structure no. 026C00018N
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arnetts Fork Road over Double Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arnetts Fork Road over Double Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arnetts Fork Road over Double Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arnetts Fork Road over Double Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Arnetts Fork Road over Double Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Arnetts Fork Road over Double Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Arnetts Fork Road over Double Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.