US Bridges

CR-1158 over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 706 · Structure no. 032C00024N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1158 over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1158 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 5 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1158
CrossesRt. Fork Newcombe CR
Location.1 MI E of JCT Ky 706
RouteCounty Highway 1158
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05889, -83.05333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2009)
Projected traffic11 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1158 over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR built?

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

What condition is CR-1158 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1158 over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR-1158 over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1158 over Rt. Fork Newcombe CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.