US Bridges

Richmond RD Loop 3 over W Fork Back Creek

FairPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of Gooch Pike · Structure no. 040C00061N

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond RD Loop 3 over W Fork Back Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Richmond RD Loop 3 over W Fork Back Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond RD Loop 3
CrossesW Fork Back Creek
Location.05 MI E of Gooch Pike
RouteCounty Highway 1155
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59333, -84.49778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richmond RD Loop 3 over W Fork Back Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond RD Loop 3 over W Fork Back 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Richmond RD Loop 3 over W Fork Back Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Richmond RD Loop 3 over W Fork Back Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond RD Loop 3 over W Fork Back Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.