US Bridges

B Hale RD over Left Frk Middle Crk

Poor

Floyd County, Kentucky · .1M W of Ky 850 · Structure no. 036C00073N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Hale RD over Left Frk Middle Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B Hale RD over Left Frk Middle Crk in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 11 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesB Hale RD
CrossesLeft Frk Middle Crk
Location.1M W of Ky 850
RouteCounty Highway 1334
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58417, -82.86306
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating107.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks—
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 B Hale RD over Left Frk Middle Crk built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is B Hale RD over Left Frk Middle Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does B Hale RD over Left Frk Middle Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is B Hale RD over Left Frk Middle Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns B Hale RD over Left Frk Middle Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.