US Bridges

CR 1523 over Collins Fork

Good

Knox County, Kentucky · .1 Miles East of Ky 11 · Structure no. 061C00104N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1523 over Collins Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1523 over Collins Fork in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1523
CrossesCollins Fork
Location.1 Miles East of Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1523
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02667, -83.8175
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic85 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 CR 1523 over Collins Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1523 over Collins 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does CR 1523 over Collins Fork carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 1523 over Collins Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1523 over Collins Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.