US Bridges

KY-1410 over Carr Fork

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · E @jct Ky 160 @littcarr · Structure no. 060B00060N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1410 over Carr Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1410 over Carr Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 685 vehicles a day, projected to reach 685 by 2035. The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-1410
CrossesCarr Fork
LocationE @jct Ky 160 @littcarr
RouteState Highway 1410
Coordinates37.24306, -82.94778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2015)
Projected traffic685 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1410 over Carr Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1410 over Carr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1410 over Carr Fork carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is KY-1410 over Carr Fork?

The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1410 over Carr Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.