US Bridges

KY-1210 over Left Fork Middle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.02 MI SE of JCT Ky 404 · Structure no. 036B00049N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1210 over Left Fork Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1210 over Left Fork Middle Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 4 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1210
CrossesLeft Fork Middle Creek
Location0.02 MI SE of JCT Ky 404
RouteState Highway 1210
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61278, -82.84778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2023)
Projected traffic243 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1210 over Left Fork Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1210 over Left Fork Middle Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1210 over Left Fork Middle Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1210 over Left Fork Middle Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1210 over Left Fork Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.