US Bridges

Munk Spur Road over Branch of Big South Fork

PoorPosted for load

Gallatin County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of Concord RD · Structure no. 039C00017N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munk Spur Road over Branch of Big South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Munk Spur Road over Branch of Big South Fork in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMunk Spur Road
CrossesBranch of Big South Fork
Location.5 MI E of Concord RD
RouteCounty Highway 1006
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.77389, -84.69444
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
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 Munk Spur Road over Branch of Big South Fork built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Munk Spur Road over Branch of Big South Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Munk Spur Road over Branch of Big South Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Munk Spur Road over Branch of Big South Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Munk Spur Road over Branch of Big South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.