US Bridges

Left Fork Laurel R over Laurel Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · .40 MI SE JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 064C00061N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Left Fork Laurel R over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Left Fork Laurel R over Laurel Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLeft Fork Laurel R
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location.40 MI SE JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1222
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01889, -82.875
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2009)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Left Fork Laurel R over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Left Fork Laurel R over Laurel Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Left Fork Laurel R over Laurel Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Left Fork Laurel R over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Left Fork Laurel R over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.