US Bridges

Army Trail RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 1780 · Structure no. 066C00021N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Army Trail RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Army Trail RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesArmy Trail RD
CrossesMiddle Fk Kentucky Rvr
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 1780
RouteCounty Highway 1208
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04167, -83.4125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2021)
Projected traffic235 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Army Trail RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Army Trail RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Army Trail RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Army Trail RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Army Trail RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.