Blackberry Bridge over Middle Fork
GoodMartin County, Kentucky · .01 MI - JCT Ky 3 · Structure no. 080C00041N
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 472
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackberry Bridge over Middle Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackberry Bridge over Middle Fork in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 472 vehicles a day, projected to reach 472 by 2031. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackberry Bridge over Middle Fork built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackberry Bridge over Middle Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Blackberry Bridge over Middle Fork carry?
About 472 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Blackberry Bridge over Middle Fork?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Blackberry Bridge over Middle Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.