US Bridges

Makers Mark RD over Burkes Springs

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 100 NW Jct. CR 5307 · Structure no. 078C00131N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Makers Mark RD over Burkes Springs is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Makers Mark RD over Burkes Springs in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMakers Mark RD
CrossesBurkes Springs
Location100 NW Jct. CR 5307
RouteCounty Highway 1307
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64889, -85.34722
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2009)
Projected traffic117 by 2029
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Makers Mark RD over Burkes Springs built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Makers Mark RD over Burkes Springs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Makers Mark RD over Burkes Springs carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Makers Mark RD over Burkes Springs?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Makers Mark RD over Burkes Springs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.