US Bridges

Fox Spoonamore RD over Hanging Fork

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .75 MI W JCT Ky 590 · Structure no. 069C00112N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Spoonamore RD over Hanging Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fox Spoonamore RD over Hanging Fork in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Spoonamore RD
CrossesHanging Fork
Location.75 MI W JCT Ky 590
RouteCounty Highway 1322
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60944, -84.69083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fox Spoonamore RD over Hanging Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Spoonamore RD over Hanging 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 2022.

How much traffic does Fox Spoonamore RD over Hanging Fork carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Fox Spoonamore RD over Hanging Fork?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Spoonamore RD over Hanging Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.