US Bridges

Ky 48 over Trib to E Fork Cox Creek

Good

Spencer County, Kentucky · 65 Ft E of Ky 623 · Structure no. 108B00044N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 48 over Trib to E Fork Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 48 over Trib to E Fork Cox Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,570 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 48
CrossesTrib to E Fork Cox Creek
Location65 Ft E of Ky 623
RouteState Highway 48
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95889, -85.42417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2019)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 48 over Trib to E Fork Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 48 over Trib to E Fork Cox 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 48 over Trib to E Fork Cox Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 48 over Trib to E Fork Cox Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 48 over Trib to E Fork Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.