US Bridges

Mountain Farm Road over Middle Fork Ky River

Good

Leslie County, Kentucky · .02 M SE of JCT US-421 · Structure no. 066C00111N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Farm Road over Middle Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mountain Farm Road over Middle Fork Ky River in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Farm Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Ky River
Location.02 M SE of JCT US-421
RouteCounty Highway 1674
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06778, -83.40528
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2021)
Projected traffic94 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 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 Mountain Farm Road over Middle Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Farm Road over Middle Fork Ky River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Farm Road over Middle Fork Ky River carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mountain Farm Road over Middle Fork Ky River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Farm Road over Middle Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.