US Bridges

Bert T Combs-Mount over Mid.Fork Red River

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · .1 MI JCT Ky 11 Intrchnge · Structure no. 099B00084N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bert T Combs-Mount over Mid.Fork Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bert T Combs-Mount over Mid.Fork Red River in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,788 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,788 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBert T Combs-Mount
CrossesMid.Fork Red River
Location.1 MI JCT Ky 11 Intrchnge
RouteState Highway 9000
Coordinates37.79694, -83.70528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,788 (2021)
Projected traffic8,788 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Bert T Combs-Mount over Mid.Fork Red River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bert T Combs-Mount over Mid.Fork Red River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Bert T Combs-Mount over Mid.Fork Red River carry?

About 8,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bert T Combs-Mount over Mid.Fork Red River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bert T Combs-Mount over Mid.Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.