US Bridges

Taylor Gipson Ceme over Mason Fork

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .001 MI E Ky 7 MP 22.25 · Structure no. 077C00059N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Gipson Ceme over Mason Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Gipson Ceme over Mason Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Gipson Ceme
CrossesMason Fork
Location.001 MI E Ky 7 MP 22.25
RouteCounty Highway 1206
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71639, -83.04556
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.6 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic27 by 2026
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Gipson Ceme over Mason Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Gipson Ceme over Mason 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Taylor Gipson Ceme over Mason Fork carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Taylor Gipson Ceme over Mason Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Gipson Ceme over Mason Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.