US Bridges

Walker Moore RD over Middle Fork

PoorPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · 315 Ft NW of Jct. Ky 719 · Structure no. 032C00031N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Moore RD over Middle Fork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Walker Moore RD over Middle Fork in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Moore RD
CrossesMiddle Fork
Location315 Ft NW of Jct. Ky 719
RouteCounty Highway 1143
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06306, -83.09917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2009)
Projected traffic39 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Walker Moore RD over Middle Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Moore RD over Middle Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Moore RD over Middle Fork carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Walker Moore RD over Middle Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Moore RD over Middle Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.