US Bridges

Cornwell Sta. Rd. over Bull Fork

GoodPosted for load

Menifee County, Kentucky · MP3.6 KY460 Cornwell RD · Structure no. 083C00033N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornwell Sta. Rd. over Bull Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cornwell Sta. Rd. over Bull Fork in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCornwell Sta. Rd.
CrossesBull Fork
LocationMP3.6 KY460 Cornwell RD
RouteCounty Highway 1154
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95667, -83.71222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic49 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Cornwell Sta. Rd. over Bull Fork built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornwell Sta. Rd. over Bull Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Cornwell Sta. Rd. over Bull Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Cornwell Sta. Rd. over Bull Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cornwell Sta. Rd. over Bull Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.