US Bridges

Angel Ridge RD over South Fork

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. South JCT Ky 1778 · Structure no. 069C00084N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angel Ridge RD over South Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Angel Ridge RD over South Fork in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAngel Ridge RD
CrossesSouth Fork
Location0.1 Mi. South JCT Ky 1778
RouteCounty Highway 1254
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40722, -84.74278
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2019)
Projected traffic156 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Angel Ridge RD over South Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angel Ridge RD over South 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Angel Ridge RD over South Fork carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Angel Ridge RD over South Fork?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Angel Ridge RD over South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.