US Bridges

Butler Br CR-1137 over Laurel Fork

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · 162 East of Laurel Rd. · Structure no. 068C00106N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Br CR-1137 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butler Br CR-1137 over Laurel Fork in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Br CR-1137
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location162 East of Laurel Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35583, -83.33778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic15 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 Butler Br CR-1137 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Br CR-1137 over Laurel Fork 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Butler Br CR-1137 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Butler Br CR-1137 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Br CR-1137 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.