US Bridges

Island Fork RD over Island Fork

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · 3 MI N - Ky 377 · Structure no. 103C00070N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Fork RD over Island Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Island Fork RD over Island Fork in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIsland Fork RD
CrossesIsland Fork
Location3 MI N - Ky 377
RouteCounty Highway 1319
Coordinates38.31722, -83.44278
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2006)
Projected traffic66 by 2026
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Island Fork RD over Island Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Fork RD over Island 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Island Fork RD over Island Fork carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Island Fork RD over Island Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Island Fork RD over Island Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.