US Bridges

Jack Sparks RD over E Fork Barren River

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · .1 S of Ky 544 · Structure no. 085C00029N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Sparks RD over E Fork Barren River is a concrete culvert carrying Jack Sparks RD over E Fork Barren River in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Sparks RD
CrossesE Fork Barren River
Location.1 S of Ky 544
RouteCounty Highway 1020
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04389, -85.55167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Jack Sparks RD over E Fork Barren River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Sparks RD over E Fork 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 Jack Sparks RD over E Fork Barren River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jack Sparks RD over E Fork Barren River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Sparks RD over E Fork Barren River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.