US Bridges

Pitts Fork RD over Left Fork Middle Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.02 MI E of JCT Ky 850 · Structure no. 036C00072N

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitts Fork RD over Left Fork Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pitts Fork RD over Left Fork Middle Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 5 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPitts Fork RD
CrossesLeft Fork Middle Creek
Location0.02 MI E of JCT Ky 850
RouteCounty Highway 1288
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56278, -82.8675
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2013)
Projected traffic286 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pitts Fork RD over Left Fork Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitts Fork RD over Left Fork Middle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pitts Fork RD over Left Fork Middle Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Pitts Fork RD over Left Fork Middle Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Pitts Fork RD over Left Fork Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.