US Bridges

Right Frk Newcombe over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR

Fair

Elliott County, Kentucky · . MI SE of JCT Ky 706 · Structure no. 032C00010N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Right Frk Newcombe over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Right Frk Newcombe over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRight Frk Newcombe
CrossesRt. Fork Newcombe CR
Location. MI SE of JCT Ky 706
RouteCounty Highway 1130
Coordinates38.02056, -83.0475
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2009)
Projected traffic143 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$104,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Right Frk Newcombe over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Right Frk Newcombe over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Right Frk Newcombe over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Right Frk Newcombe over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Right Frk Newcombe over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.