US Bridges

Silver CR CR-1949 over Dry Fork

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · S JCT W/ Dry Frk RDCR1444 · Structure no. 045C00177N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver CR CR-1949 over Dry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver CR CR-1949 over Dry Fork in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSilver CR CR-1949
CrossesDry Fork
LocationS JCT W/ Dry Frk RDCR1444
RouteCounty Highway 1949
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.65222, -83.015
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
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 Silver CR CR-1949 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver CR CR-1949 over Dry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Silver CR CR-1949 over Dry Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Silver CR CR-1949 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Silver CR CR-1949 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.