US Bridges

Halsey Frk over Salem Fork Creek

Poor

Morgan County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 705 · Structure no. 088C00029N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halsey Frk over Salem Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Halsey Frk over Salem Fork Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHalsey Frk
CrossesSalem Fork Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 705
RouteCounty Highway 1235
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85361, -83.34167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2012)
Projected traffic68 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halsey Frk over Salem Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halsey Frk over Salem Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Halsey Frk over Salem Fork Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Halsey Frk over Salem Fork Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Halsey Frk over Salem Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.