US Bridges

Collettsville RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 1780 · Structure no. 066C00022N

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collettsville RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collettsville RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCollettsville RD
CrossesMiddle Fk Kentucky Rvr
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 1780
RouteCounty Highway 1268
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02333, -83.42028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2021)
Projected traffic29 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collettsville RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Collettsville RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr 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 January 2023.

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

About 29 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Collettsville RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Collettsville RD over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.