US Bridges

Driftwood DR over Furnace Fork

Good

Estill County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 033C00007N

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driftwood DR over Furnace Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Driftwood DR over Furnace Fork in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDriftwood DR
CrossesFurnace Fork
Location.2 MI W of JCT Ky 52
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68028, -83.8625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating93.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2012)
Projected traffic41 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Driftwood DR over Furnace Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Driftwood DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Driftwood DR over Furnace Fork carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Driftwood DR over Furnace Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Driftwood DR over Furnace Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.