US Bridges

Combs Drive over Rush Fork

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Johnson County, Kentucky · 100 S of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 058C00041N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,704
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 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 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 1,704 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,704 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCombs Drive
CrossesRush Fork
Location100 S of JCT US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1076
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86333, -82.80111
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,704 (2011)
Projected traffic1,704 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 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Combs Drive over Rush 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Combs Drive over Rush Fork carry?

About 1,704 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Combs Drive over Rush Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Combs Drive over Rush Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.