US Bridges

CR-1009 over Laurel Fork

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 21 Ft. E of Jct. Ky 1068 · Structure no. 068C00089N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1009 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1009 over Laurel Fork in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1009
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location21 Ft. E of Jct. Ky 1068
RouteCounty Highway 1009
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.41722, -83.29417
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic32 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 CR-1009 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1009 over Laurel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1009 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR-1009 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1009 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.