US Bridges

Coal Cem RD over Billey Fork

Fair

Estill County, Kentucky · .26MI from KY52 · Structure no. 033C00036N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Cem RD over Billey Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coal Cem RD over Billey Fork in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCoal Cem RD
CrossesBilley Fork
Location.26MI from KY52
RouteCounty Highway 1175
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66111, -83.82778
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Coal Cem RD over Billey Fork built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Cem RD over Billey 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Coal Cem RD over Billey Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Coal Cem RD over Billey Fork?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Cem RD over Billey Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.