US Bridges

Steer Fork RD over Carr Fork

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Ky 582 · Structure no. 060C00080N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
582
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steer Fork RD over Carr Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Steer Fork RD over Carr Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 582 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSteer Fork RD
CrossesCarr Fork
Location@ JCT of Ky 582
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25861, -82.90917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2010)
Projected traffic582 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Steer Fork RD over Carr Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steer Fork RD over Carr 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Steer Fork RD over Carr Fork carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Steer Fork RD over Carr Fork?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Steer Fork RD over Carr Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.