US Bridges

_CR-1275 over _middle Fork

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · _KY-1780 · Structure no. 066C00084N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_CR-1275 over _middle Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _CR-1275 over _middle Fork in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries_CR-1275
Crosses_middle Fork
Location_KY-1780
RouteCounty Highway 1275
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98757, -83.44676
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.7 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic61 by 2037
Trucks—
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 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 _CR-1275 over _middle Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is _CR-1275 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-1275 over _middle Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is _CR-1275 over _middle Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns _CR-1275 over _middle Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.