Cheek Cem. Rd. over Mash Fork
PoorPosted for loadMagoffin County, Kentucky · 0.1 M S Ky 2020 MP 0.46 · Structure no. 077C00070N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheek Cem. Rd. over Mash Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheek Cem. Rd. over Mash Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheek Cem. Rd. over Mash Fork built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cheek Cem. Rd. over Mash Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Cheek Cem. Rd. over Mash Fork carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Cheek Cem. Rd. over Mash Fork?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Cheek Cem. Rd. over Mash Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.