US Bridges

Black Hawk Road over Carr Fork

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 300 Ft. W of Ky 15 MP 3.1 · Structure no. 097C00087N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Hawk Road over Carr Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Hawk Road over Carr Fork in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Hawk Road
CrossesCarr Fork
Location300 Ft. W of Ky 15 MP 3.1
RouteCounty Highway 1107
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20278, -83.10056
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2022)
Projected traffic113 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Black Hawk Road over Carr Fork built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Hawk Road over Carr Fork 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 Black Hawk Road over Carr Fork carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Black Hawk Road over Carr Fork?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Black Hawk Road over Carr Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.