US Bridges

Bull Crk RD over N. Fork Ky River

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · At JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 097C00073N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Crk RD over N. Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bull Crk RD over N. Fork Ky River in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Crk RD
CrossesN. Fork Ky River
LocationAt JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1133
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13361, -83.07667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2012)
Projected traffic246 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bull Crk RD over N. Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Crk RD over N. Fork Ky 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Crk RD over N. Fork Ky River carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bull Crk RD over N. Fork Ky River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Crk RD over N. Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.