US Bridges

Leatherwood Sch over Clover Fork

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 50 N of Ky 699 · Structure no. 097C00089N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leatherwood Sch over Clover Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leatherwood Sch over Clover Fork in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLeatherwood Sch
CrossesClover Fork
Location50 N of Ky 699
RouteCounty Highway 2242
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04722, -83.12944
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2019)
Projected traffic74 by 2039
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 Leatherwood Sch over Clover Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leatherwood Sch over Clover 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 2021.

How much traffic does Leatherwood Sch over Clover Fork carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Leatherwood Sch over Clover Fork?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Leatherwood Sch over Clover Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.