US Bridges

Dog Trot RD over Dog Trot Fork

Fair

Menifee County, Kentucky · .2 MI N JCT US 460 · Structure no. 083C00029N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dog Trot RD over Dog Trot Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dog Trot RD over Dog Trot Fork in Menifee 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDog Trot RD
CrossesDog Trot Fork
Location.2 MI N JCT US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1309
Coordinates37.96, -83.71472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2012)
Projected traffic275 by 2032
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 Dog Trot RD over Dog Trot Fork built?

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

What condition is Dog Trot RD over Dog Trot 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dog Trot RD over Dog Trot Fork carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Dog Trot RD over Dog Trot Fork?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dog Trot RD over Dog Trot Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.