US Bridges

Bill Stepp Br over Coldwater Fork

Fair

Martin County, Kentucky · 50 S of JCT Ky 40 · Structure no. 080C00048N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Stepp Br over Coldwater Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bill Stepp Br over Coldwater Fork in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBill Stepp Br
CrossesColdwater Fork
Location50 S of JCT Ky 40
RouteCounty Highway 1336
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86056, -82.52528
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2011)
Projected traffic278 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Stepp Br over Coldwater Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Stepp Br 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 Bill Stepp Br over Coldwater Fork carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bill Stepp Br over Coldwater Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Stepp Br over Coldwater Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.