Myrtle Turner LN over Big Laurel Branch
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. S. of Ky 221 · Structure no. 048C00141N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Myrtle Turner LN over Big Laurel Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Myrtle Turner LN over Big Laurel Branch in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Myrtle Turner LN over Big Laurel Branch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Myrtle Turner LN over Big Laurel Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Myrtle Turner LN over Big Laurel Branch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Myrtle Turner LN over Big Laurel Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Myrtle Turner LN over Big Laurel Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.