US Bridges

Cimarron Road over N Fork of Triplett Creek

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · 0.05 M SE of JCT KY-377 · Structure no. 103C00118N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cimarron Road over N Fork of Triplett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cimarron Road over N Fork of Triplett Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2029. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCimarron Road
CrossesN Fork of Triplett Creek
Location0.05 M SE of JCT KY-377
RouteCounty Highway 1317
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20917, -83.4675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2009)
Projected traffic78 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cimarron Road over N Fork of Triplett Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cimarron Road over N Fork of Triplett Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cimarron Road over N Fork of Triplett Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Cimarron Road over N Fork of Triplett Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cimarron Road over N Fork of Triplett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.