US Bridges

Straight Fk 1127 over Straight Fork

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mile SE Junct W/ KY59 · Structure no. 068C00119N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straight Fk 1127 over Straight Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Straight Fk 1127 over Straight Fork in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesStraight Fk 1127
CrossesStraight Fork
Location1.5 Mile SE Junct W/ KY59
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.47139, -83.29472
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating89.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Fk 1127 over Straight Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straight Fk 1127 over Straight 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 Straight Fk 1127 over Straight Fork carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Straight Fk 1127 over Straight Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Straight Fk 1127 over Straight Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.