US Bridges

Salyers Br RD over Little Fork

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · .1 MI W. JCT Ky 486 · Structure no. 032C00030N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salyers Br RD over Little Fork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Salyers Br RD over Little Fork in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSalyers Br RD
CrossesLittle Fork
Location.1 MI W. JCT Ky 486
RouteCounty Highway 1111
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11972, -82.95972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2009)
Projected traffic23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salyers Br RD over Little Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salyers Br RD over Little 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 Salyers Br RD over Little Fork carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Salyers Br RD over Little Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Salyers Br RD over Little Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.