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CR-1209 over Morgan Fork

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · .02 MI SE of JCT Ky 519 · Structure no. 103C00109N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,860
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1209 over Morgan Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CR-1209 over Morgan Fork in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,751 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1209
CrossesMorgan Fork
Location.02 MI SE of JCT Ky 519
RouteCounty Highway 1209
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15778, -83.425
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,860 (2008)
Projected traffic5,751 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1209 over Morgan Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1209 over Morgan Fork 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does CR-1209 over Morgan Fork carry?

About 3,860 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR-1209 over Morgan Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR-1209 over Morgan Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.