KY-1208 over Left Fk of Middle Fork
PoorElliott County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 719 · Structure no. 032B00024N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 124
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1208 over Left Fk of Middle Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1208 over Left Fk of Middle Fork in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 KY-1208 over Left Fk of Middle Fork built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1208 over Left Fk of Middle Fork 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1208 over Left Fk of Middle Fork carry?
About 124 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-1208 over Left Fk of Middle Fork?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1208 over Left Fk of Middle Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.