US Bridges

Horseman Cem 1140 over Bull Fork

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 100 West of Bull Fork · Structure no. 103C00114N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseman Cem 1140 over Bull Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseman Cem 1140 over Bull Fork in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHorseman Cem 1140
CrossesBull Fork
Location100 West of Bull Fork
RouteCounty Highway 1713
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17889, -83.52222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic49 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Horseman Cem 1140 over Bull Fork built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseman Cem 1140 over Bull 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Horseman Cem 1140 over Bull Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Horseman Cem 1140 over Bull Fork?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Horseman Cem 1140 over Bull Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.