US Bridges

Scotts Fork RD over Scotts Fork

GoodPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI W JCT Ky 39 · Structure no. 040C00041N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Fork RD over Scotts Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scotts Fork RD over Scotts Fork in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesScotts Fork RD
CrossesScotts Fork
Location1.3 MI W JCT Ky 39
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70778, -84.52528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2006)
Projected traffic119 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotts Fork RD over Scotts Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Fork RD over Scotts Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Scotts Fork RD over Scotts Fork carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Scotts Fork RD over Scotts Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Fork RD over Scotts Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.