US Bridges

Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork

Good

Scott County, Kentucky · .5 MI S JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 105C00099N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork in Scott 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 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocust Fork RD
CrossesLocust Fork
Location.5 MI S JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1306
Coordinates38.3375, -84.6625
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork built?

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

What condition is Locust Fork RD over Locust 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 February 2023.

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

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Fork RD over Locust Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.