US Bridges

Maddox Pike over Fleming Creek

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · .15 MI E of JCT Ky 57 · Structure no. 035C00011N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maddox Pike over Fleming Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maddox Pike over Fleming Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaddox Pike
CrossesFleming Creek
Location.15 MI E of JCT Ky 57
RouteCounty Highway 1037
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.45306, -83.68111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2022)
Projected traffic178 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maddox Pike over Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maddox Pike over Fleming Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Maddox Pike over Fleming Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Maddox Pike over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Maddox Pike over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.