US Bridges

Saddler Ford RD over West Fork Drakes Creek

FairPosted for load

Simpson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI S JCT CR 1042 · Structure no. 107C00022N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
106 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddler Ford RD over West Fork Drakes Creek is a steel culvert carrying Saddler Ford RD over West Fork Drakes Creek in Simpson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddler Ford RD
CrossesWest Fork Drakes Creek
Location0.9 MI S JCT CR 1042
RouteCounty Highway 1041
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80833, -86.5125
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Saddler Ford RD over West Fork Drakes Creek built?

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

What condition is Saddler Ford RD over West Fork Drakes Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Saddler Ford RD over West Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Saddler Ford RD over West Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Saddler Ford RD over West Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.