US Bridges

Combs Drive over Rush Fork

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.04 MI S of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 058C00011N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Combs Drive over Rush Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Combs Drive over Rush Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCombs Drive
CrossesRush Fork
Location0.04 MI S of JCT US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1076
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86417, -82.78972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2011)
Projected traffic335 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

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 Combs Drive over Rush Fork built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Combs Drive over Rush Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Combs Drive over Rush Fork carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Combs Drive over Rush Fork?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Combs Drive over Rush Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.