Turkey Foot-Bridge over War Fork
GoodJackson County, Kentucky · National Forest · Structure no. 080213000003014
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1996 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Turkey Foot-Bridge over War Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Foot-Bridge over War Fork in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 75 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turkey Foot-Bridge over War Fork built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Turkey Foot-Bridge over War 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Turkey Foot-Bridge over War Fork carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Turkey Foot-Bridge over War Fork?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Turkey Foot-Bridge over War Fork?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.