US Bridges

Liberty Road over Hanging Fork @hustonvill

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 78 · Structure no. 069C00101N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Road over Hanging Fork @hustonvill is a concrete tee beam carrying Liberty Road over Hanging Fork @hustonvill in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, projected to reach 416 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Road
CrossesHanging Fork @hustonvill
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 78
RouteCounty Highway 1473
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46972, -84.81861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2019)
Projected traffic416 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Road over Hanging Fork @hustonvill built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Road over Hanging Fork @hustonvill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Road over Hanging Fork @hustonvill carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Liberty Road over Hanging Fork @hustonvill?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Road over Hanging Fork @hustonvill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.