US Bridges

Newfound Road over S. Fork Ky River

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · 3 MI Via CR 5037-NE Ky 11 · Structure no. 026C00114N

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newfound Road over S. Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newfound Road over S. Fork Ky River in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2034. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewfound Road
CrossesS. Fork Ky River
Location3 MI Via CR 5037-NE Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1041
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32083, -83.66472
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic103 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Newfound Road over S. Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Newfound Road over S. Fork Ky River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Newfound Road over S. Fork Ky River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Newfound Road over S. Fork Ky River?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Newfound Road over S. Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.