US Bridges

Stepp Br Btm over Coldwater Fork

Fair

Martin County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 908 0.4 MI Ky 40 · Structure no. 080C00034N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stepp Br Btm over Coldwater Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stepp Br Btm over Coldwater Fork in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesStepp Br Btm
CrossesColdwater Fork
Location@ JCT Ky 908 0.4 MI Ky 40
RouteCounty Highway 1042
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85111, -82.52
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2011)
Projected traffic188 by 2031
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$112,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stepp Br Btm over Coldwater Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stepp Br Btm 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 2022.

How much traffic does Stepp Br Btm over Coldwater Fork carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Stepp Br Btm over Coldwater Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Stepp Br Btm over Coldwater Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.