US Bridges

Spankem Cat Fork over Cat Fork

Good

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI S of JCT Ky 3 · Structure no. 064C00084N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spankem Cat Fork over Cat Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spankem Cat Fork over Cat Fork in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesSpankem Cat Fork
CrossesCat Fork
Location0.05 MI S of JCT Ky 3
RouteCounty Highway 1059
Coordinates38.18389, -82.69972
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2011)
Projected traffic52 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Spankem Cat Fork over Cat Fork built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spankem Cat Fork over Cat 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Spankem Cat Fork over Cat Fork carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Spankem Cat Fork over Cat Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Spankem Cat Fork over Cat Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.