US Bridges

Wiley Fork Road over Combs Branch

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.01 M E of JCT KY-1098 · Structure no. 060C00101N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiley Fork Road over Combs Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wiley Fork Road over Combs Branch in Knott 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, projected to reach 304 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWiley Fork Road
CrossesCombs Branch
Location0.01 M E of JCT KY-1098
RouteCounty Highway 1053
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38889, -82.94417
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2024)
Projected traffic304 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Wiley Fork Road over Combs Branch built?

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

What condition is Wiley Fork Road over Combs Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wiley Fork Road over Combs Branch carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Wiley Fork Road over Combs Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wiley Fork Road over Combs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.