US Bridges

Mell-Cork RD over East Fk L. Barren River

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 2.9 MI S JCT Ky 745 · Structure no. 085C00024N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mell-Cork RD over East Fk L. Barren River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mell-Cork RD over East Fk L. Barren River in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMell-Cork RD
CrossesEast Fk L. Barren River
Location2.9 MI S JCT Ky 745
RouteCounty Highway 1038
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06528, -85.57
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2012)
Projected traffic167 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mell-Cork RD over East Fk L. Barren River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mell-Cork RD over East Fk L. Barren River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mell-Cork RD over East Fk L. Barren River carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Mell-Cork RD over East Fk L. Barren River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mell-Cork RD over East Fk L. Barren River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.