US Bridges

Winston Br over Russell Fork

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · .1 MI SW JCT Ky 80&US 460 · Structure no. 098C00147N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
512 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winston Br over Russell Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winston Br over Russell Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2032. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWinston Br
CrossesRussell Fork
Location.1 MI SW JCT Ky 80&US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37889, -82.43556
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2012)
Projected traffic171 by 2032
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 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 Winston Br over Russell Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winston Br over Russell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Winston Br over Russell Fork carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Winston Br over Russell Fork?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Winston Br over Russell Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.