US Bridges

Meadow Br. Rd. over North Fork Ky River

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · Meadow Br. · Structure no. 097C00081N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Br. Rd. over North Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Meadow Br. Rd. over North Fork Ky River in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesMeadow Br. Rd.
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
LocationMeadow Br.
RouteCounty Highway 1339
Coordinates37.31083, -83.29639
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Meadow Br. Rd. over North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Br. Rd. over North Fork Ky River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Br. Rd. over North Fork Ky River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Meadow Br. Rd. over North Fork Ky River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Br. Rd. over North Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.