US Bridges

Right Frk Newcombe over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR

Good

Elliott County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of JCT Ky 706 · Structure no. 032C00011N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRight Frk Newcombe
CrossesRt. Fork Newcombe CR
Location.1 MI SE of JCT Ky 706
RouteCounty Highway 1130
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02389, -83.05056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating102.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 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$68,000
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 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.