US Bridges

Cain RD over Burning Fork

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S JCT Ky 1888 · Structure no. 077C00057N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cain RD over Burning Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Cain RD over Burning Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCain RD
CrossesBurning Fork
Location0.1 MI S JCT Ky 1888
RouteCounty Highway 1174
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72944, -83.02278
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2013)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Cain RD over Burning Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cain 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 2022.

How much traffic does Cain RD over Burning Fork carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cain RD over Burning Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cain RD over Burning Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.