US Bridges

Industrial Park RD over Martins Fork

Good

Harlan County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. W JCT US 421 · Structure no. 048B00175N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,260
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Park RD over Martins Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Park RD over Martins Fork in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,260 by 2026. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Park RD
CrossesMartins Fork
Location.1 Mi. W JCT US 421
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83667, -83.32583
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,260 (2006)
Projected traffic6,260 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Industrial Park RD over Martins Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Park RD over Martins 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Industrial Park RD over Martins Fork carry?

About 6,260 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Industrial Park RD over Martins Fork?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Park RD over Martins Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.