US Bridges

Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E of JCT Ky 227 · Structure no. 105C00043N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 409 vehicles a day, projected to reach 409 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Fork RD
CrossesLocust Fork
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Ky 227
RouteCounty Highway 1306
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28833, -84.68444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2021)
Projected traffic409 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Fork RD over Locust 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 February 2023.

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

About 409 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.