US Bridges

Roby RD over N.Fork-Joes Branch

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .1MI E JCT CR 1029 · Structure no. 030C00210N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roby RD over N.Fork-Joes Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roby RD over N.Fork-Joes Branch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoby RD
CrossesN.Fork-Joes Branch
Location.1MI E JCT CR 1029
RouteCounty Highway 1026
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74556, -86.91917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Roby RD over N.Fork-Joes Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roby RD over N.Fork-Joes Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Roby RD over N.Fork-Joes Branch carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Roby RD over N.Fork-Joes Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roby RD over N.Fork-Joes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.