US Bridges

Leatherwood Fork-I over West Fork Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Menifee County, Kentucky · 1 MI NW of JCT CR 5203 · Structure no. 083C00010N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leatherwood Fork-I over West Fork Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Leatherwood Fork-I over West Fork Indian Creek in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLeatherwood Fork-I
CrossesWest Fork Indian Creek
Location1 MI NW of JCT CR 5203
RouteCounty Highway 1204
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87417, -83.67056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2012)
Projected traffic11 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Leatherwood Fork-I over West Fork Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leatherwood Fork-I over West Fork Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Leatherwood Fork-I over West Fork Indian Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Leatherwood Fork-I over West Fork Indian Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Leatherwood Fork-I over West Fork Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.