US Bridges

Meadow Lark Road over Carr Fork

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.01 M S of JCT KY-582 · Structure no. 060C00115N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Lark Road over Carr Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meadow Lark Road 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMeadow Lark Road
CrossesCarr Fork
Location0.01 M S of JCT KY-582
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27472, -82.84333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Meadow Lark Road over Carr Fork built?

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

What condition is Meadow Lark Road 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 Meadow Lark Road over Carr Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Meadow Lark Road over Carr Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Lark Road over Carr Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.