US Bridges

Pasture Frk over Pasture Branch

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · .2 MI N. - Ky 172 · Structure no. 088C00057N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pasture Frk over Pasture Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pasture Frk over Pasture Branch in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPasture Frk
CrossesPasture Branch
Location.2 MI N. - Ky 172
RouteCounty Highway 1057
Coordinates37.98, -83.06806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2012)
Projected traffic14 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Pasture Frk over Pasture Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pasture Frk over Pasture Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pasture Frk over Pasture Branch carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Pasture Frk over Pasture Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pasture Frk over Pasture Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.