US Bridges

Wickerfield RD over Coldwater Fork

Fair

Martin County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S Ky 40 in Inez · Structure no. 080C00010N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wickerfield RD over Coldwater Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wickerfield RD over Coldwater Fork in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWickerfield RD
CrossesColdwater Fork
Location0.1 MI S Ky 40 in Inez
RouteCity Street 1007
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86778, -82.53111
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2011)
Projected traffic277 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wickerfield RD over Coldwater Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wickerfield RD over Coldwater 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wickerfield RD over Coldwater Fork carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wickerfield RD over Coldwater Fork?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wickerfield RD over Coldwater Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.