US Bridges

North Spring ST over E Fk Town Branch

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · .1 MI N -E.4th St-Us 68 · Structure no. 071C00046N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Spring ST over E Fk Town Branch is a concrete slab carrying North Spring ST over E Fk Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 479 vehicles a day, projected to reach 479 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Spring ST
CrossesE Fk Town Branch
Location.1 MI N -E.4th St-Us 68
RouteCity Street 1110
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84694, -86.88389
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2022)
Projected traffic479 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Spring ST over E Fk Town Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Spring ST over E Fk Town Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does North Spring ST over E Fk Town Branch carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Spring ST over E Fk Town Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns North Spring ST over E Fk Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.