US Bridges

Right Frk Sheepski over Middle Fork

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · .15 MI E of JCT CR 5144 · Structure no. 032C00013N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,009
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Right Frk Sheepski over Middle Fork is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Right Frk Sheepski over Middle Fork in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,009 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,009 by 2026. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRight Frk Sheepski
CrossesMiddle Fork
Location.15 MI E of JCT CR 5144
RouteCounty Highway 1101
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09222, -83.09083
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,009 (2006)
Projected traffic2,009 by 2026
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Right Frk Sheepski over Middle Fork built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Right Frk Sheepski over Middle 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Right Frk Sheepski over Middle Fork carry?

About 2,009 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Right Frk Sheepski over Middle Fork?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Right Frk Sheepski over Middle Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.