US Bridges

Denton Slack Rd. over Adams Fork

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI NW of JCT Ky 69 · Structure no. 092C00142N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton Slack Rd. over Adams Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Denton Slack Rd. over Adams Fork in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDenton Slack Rd.
CrossesAdams Fork
Location1.0 MI NW of JCT Ky 69
RouteCounty Highway 1078
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5775, -86.775
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2012)
Projected traffic138 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Denton Slack Rd. over Adams Fork built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton Slack Rd. over Adams 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Denton Slack Rd. over Adams Fork carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Denton Slack Rd. over Adams Fork?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Denton Slack Rd. over Adams Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.