US Bridges

KY-1182 over Furnace Fork

Good

Estill County, Kentucky · .2 MI NE of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 033B00047N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1182 over Furnace Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1182 over Furnace Fork in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1182
CrossesFurnace Fork
Location.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 1182
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68917, -83.8575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2021)
Projected traffic249 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1182 over Furnace Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1182 over Furnace Fork 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1182 over Furnace Fork carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1182 over Furnace Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1182 over Furnace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.