US Bridges

Pinsonfork RD over Pinson Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 199 · Structure no. 098C00020N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinsonfork RD over Pinson Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Pinsonfork RD over Pinson Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 665 vehicles a day, projected to reach 665 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPinsonfork RD
CrossesPinson Fork
Location0.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 199
RouteCounty Highway 1544
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56389, -82.27361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2011)
Projected traffic665 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinsonfork RD over Pinson Fork built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinsonfork RD over Pinson 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 2022.

How much traffic does Pinsonfork RD over Pinson Fork carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Pinsonfork RD over Pinson Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pinsonfork RD over Pinson Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.