US Bridges

Straight Fork Road over Mosby Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 2.0 Mi. SW - Ky 59 · Structure no. 068C00048N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straight Fork Road over Mosby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Straight Fork Road over Mosby Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesStraight Fork Road
CrossesMosby Creek
Location2.0 Mi. SW - Ky 59
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.46194, -83.30167
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Straight Fork Road over Mosby Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straight Fork Road over Mosby Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Straight Fork Road over Mosby Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Straight Fork Road over Mosby Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Straight Fork Road over Mosby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.