US Bridges

Bloomington Road over Miller Fork

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N of JCT Ky 259 · Structure no. 043C00068N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomington Road over Miller Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bloomington Road over Miller Fork in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2029. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomington Road
CrossesMiller Fork
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Ky 259
RouteCounty Highway 1147
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42167, -86.25639
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2009)
Projected traffic108 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bloomington Road over Miller Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomington Road over Miller 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bloomington Road over Miller Fork carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bloomington Road over Miller Fork?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomington Road over Miller Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.