US Bridges

Bryant Fork RD over Greasy Fork

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 088C00032N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryant Fork RD over Greasy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bryant Fork RD over Greasy Fork 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 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBryant Fork RD
CrossesGreasy Fork
Location.05 MI E of JCT US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1261
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87083, -83.43361
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2006)
Projected traffic331 by 2026
Trucks—
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 Bryant Fork RD over Greasy Fork built?

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

What condition is Bryant Fork RD over Greasy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bryant Fork RD over Greasy Fork carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bryant Fork RD over Greasy Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bryant Fork RD over Greasy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.