US Bridges

Jim Arnett Br RD over Burning Fork

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .05 MI S JCT Ky 1888 · Structure no. 077C00050N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Arnett Br RD over Burning Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jim Arnett Br RD over Burning Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2026. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJim Arnett Br RD
CrossesBurning Fork
Location.05 MI S JCT Ky 1888
RouteCounty Highway 1169
Coordinates37.71, -83.00722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2006)
Projected traffic112 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Jim Arnett Br RD over Burning Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Arnett Br RD over Burning Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Jim Arnett Br RD over Burning Fork carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Jim Arnett Br RD over Burning Fork?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Arnett Br RD over Burning Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.