US Bridges

Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 213

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · Wbl @ Ky 213-STANTON-NTRC · Structure no. 099B00003L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 213 is a concrete tee beam carrying Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 213 in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 4,394 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,394 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesBert T Combs-Mount
CrossesKy 213
LocationWbl @ Ky 213-STANTON-NTRC
RouteState Highway 9000
Coordinates37.84139, -83.85833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,394 (2021)
Projected traffic4,394 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 213 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 213 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 213 carry?

About 4,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 213?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bert T Combs-Mount over Ky 213?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.