US Bridges

Left Johnson Fork over Left Fk Johnson Creek

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .05 MI SE of JCT CR 5256 · Structure no. 077C00014N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Left Johnson Fork over Left Fk Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Left Johnson Fork over Left Fk Johnson Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLeft Johnson Fork
CrossesLeft Fk Johnson Creek
Location.05 MI SE of JCT CR 5256
RouteCounty Highway 1256
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71472, -83.235
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 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 rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2012)
Projected traffic34 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Left Johnson Fork over Left Fk Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Left Johnson Fork over Left Fk Johnson Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Left Johnson Fork over Left Fk Johnson Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Left Johnson Fork over Left Fk Johnson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Left Johnson Fork over Left Fk Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.