US Bridges

Big Cat Fork RD over Cat Fork

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI E of JCT Ky 1 · Structure no. 064C00050N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Cat Fork RD over Cat Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Cat Fork RD over Cat Fork in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Cat Fork RD
CrossesCat Fork
Location0.05 MI E of JCT Ky 1
RouteCounty Highway 1042
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16917, -82.73222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2011)
Projected traffic64 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Big Cat Fork RD over Cat Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Cat Fork RD over Cat Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Big Cat Fork RD over Cat Fork carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Big Cat Fork RD over Cat Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Cat Fork RD over Cat Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.