US Bridges

Old Lock & Dam RD over Bull Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Mason County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 10 · Structure no. 081C00008N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lock & Dam RD over Bull Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Lock & Dam RD over Bull Fork Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lock & Dam RD
CrossesBull Fork Creek
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 10
RouteCounty Highway 1031
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63028, -83.70667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lock & Dam RD over Bull Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lock & Dam RD over Bull Fork Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lock & Dam RD over Bull Fork Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Old Lock & Dam RD over Bull Fork Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lock & Dam RD over Bull Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.