US Bridges

Tater Lick RD over North Fork Triplett Ck

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · .098 MI W JCT Ky 377 · Structure no. 103C00086N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tater Lick RD over North Fork Triplett Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tater Lick RD over North Fork Triplett Ck in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTater Lick RD
CrossesNorth Fork Triplett Ck
Location.098 MI W JCT Ky 377
RouteCounty Highway 1089
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35722, -83.40861
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2009)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 Tater Lick RD over North Fork Triplett Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tater Lick RD over North Fork Triplett Ck 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 Tater Lick RD over North Fork Triplett Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Tater Lick RD over North Fork Triplett Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Tater Lick RD over North Fork Triplett Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.