US Bridges

_CR-1213 over _middle Fork

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · _off 1780 · Structure no. 066C00080N

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_CR-1213 over _middle Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _CR-1213 over _middle Fork in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries_CR-1213
Crosses_middle Fork
Location_off 1780
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99389, -83.44889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2021)
Projected traffic37 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _CR-1213 over _middle Fork built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is _CR-1213 over _middle 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does _CR-1213 over _middle Fork carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is _CR-1213 over _middle Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns _CR-1213 over _middle Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.