US Bridges

Narrows Branch over Blackberry Fork

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · At JCT of Ky 319 · Structure no. 098C00163N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narrows Branch over Blackberry Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Narrows Branch over Blackberry Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 866 vehicles a day, projected to reach 866 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNarrows Branch
CrossesBlackberry Fork
LocationAt JCT of Ky 319
RouteCounty Highway 1078
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61639, -82.2425
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2011)
Projected traffic866 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Narrows Branch over Blackberry Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Narrows Branch over Blackberry 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 2021.

How much traffic does Narrows Branch over Blackberry Fork carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Narrows Branch over Blackberry Fork?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Narrows Branch over Blackberry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.