US Bridges

Taylors Fork Rd. over Taylors Fork Creek

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 100 E of JCT Ky 259 · Structure no. 043C00064N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylors Fork Rd. over Taylors Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylors Fork Rd. over Taylors Fork Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylors Fork Rd.
CrossesTaylors Fork Creek
Location100 E of JCT Ky 259
RouteCounty Highway 1690
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43083, -86.27944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 Taylors Fork Rd. over Taylors Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylors Fork Rd. over Taylors Fork Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Taylors Fork Rd. over Taylors Fork Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Taylors Fork Rd. over Taylors Fork Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Taylors Fork Rd. over Taylors Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.