US Bridges

Old Long Fork RD C over Long Fork

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · At JCT Ky 1469 · Structure no. 098C00166N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Long Fork RD C over Long Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Long Fork RD C over Long Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld Long Fork RD C
CrossesLong Fork
LocationAt JCT Ky 1469
RouteCounty Highway 1740
Coordinates37.33889, -82.59722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Old Long Fork RD C over Long Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Long Fork RD C over Long Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Long Fork RD C over Long Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Long Fork RD C over Long Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Old Long Fork RD C over Long Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.