US Bridges

Willard Branch over Carr Fork

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.05 M S of JCT KY-582 · Structure no. 060C00106N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willard Branch over Carr Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willard Branch over Carr Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWillard Branch
CrossesCarr Fork
Location0.05 M S of JCT KY-582
RouteCounty Highway 1133
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27083, -82.87833
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2012)
Projected traffic93 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Willard Branch over Carr Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willard Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Willard Branch over Carr Fork carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Willard Branch over Carr Fork?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Willard Branch over Carr Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.