US Bridges

Spears-Hardin RD over Sexton Fork

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI SW - Ky 1351 · Structure no. 029C00033N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spears-Hardin RD over Sexton Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spears-Hardin RD over Sexton Fork in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpears-Hardin RD
CrossesSexton Fork
Location1.6 MI SW - Ky 1351
RouteCounty Highway 1119
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71639, -85.26667
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spears-Hardin RD over Sexton Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spears-Hardin RD over Sexton 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Spears-Hardin RD over Sexton Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Spears-Hardin RD over Sexton Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spears-Hardin RD over Sexton Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.