US Bridges

Road over Hughes Fork

Good

Jackson County, Kentucky · 3.6 Miles Off JAC-17 · Structure no. 080214000035381

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Hughes Fork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Road over Hughes Fork in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesHughes Fork
Location3.6 Miles Off JAC-17
RouteFederal Lands Road 4
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46, -83.91
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Hughes Fork built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Hughes 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 2025.

How much traffic does Road over Hughes Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Hughes Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Road over Hughes Fork?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.