US Bridges

John Moore Br over CSX Rr/Russell Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · .14 MI S of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 098C00182N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
768 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Moore Br over CSX Rr/Russell Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Moore Br over CSX Rr/Russell Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2031. The structure is 768 ft (234.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Moore Br
CrossesCSX Rr/Russell Fork
Location.14 MI S of JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1897
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.3125, -82.36
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length768 ft (234.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 John Moore Br over CSX Rr/Russell Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Moore Br over CSX Rr/Russell 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 2024.

How much traffic does John Moore Br over CSX Rr/Russell Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is John Moore Br over CSX Rr/Russell Fork?

The structure is 768 ft (234.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns John Moore Br over CSX Rr/Russell Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.