US Bridges

Flat Fk RD CR-1206 over Flat Fork

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · 1180 S. of KY-161 · Structure no. 081C00074N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Fk RD CR-1206 over Flat Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Fk RD CR-1206 over Flat Fork in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFlat Fk RD CR-1206
CrossesFlat Fork
Location1180 S. of KY-161
RouteCounty Highway 1206
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48611, -83.8325
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2009)
Projected traffic84 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Flat Fk RD CR-1206 over Flat Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Fk RD CR-1206 over Flat 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Flat Fk RD CR-1206 over Flat Fork carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Flat Fk RD CR-1206 over Flat Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Fk RD CR-1206 over Flat Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.