US Bridges

Kings LN over N.Fork Twin Creek

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI E JCT CR 5231 · Structure no. 049C00095N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings LN over N.Fork Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kings LN over N.Fork Twin Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKings LN
CrossesN.Fork Twin Creek
Location2.3 MI E JCT CR 5231
RouteCounty Highway 1230
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42806, -84.41778
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2021)
Projected traffic83 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Kings LN over N.Fork Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings LN over N.Fork Twin 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 Kings LN over N.Fork Twin Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Kings LN over N.Fork Twin Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kings LN over N.Fork Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.