US Bridges

Maton RD over West Fork of Red River

FairPosted for load

Todd County, Kentucky · .5 MI W.-Ky 475 · Structure no. 110C00044N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maton RD over West Fork of Red River is a wood or timber slab carrying Maton RD over West Fork of Red River in Todd 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMaton RD
CrossesWest Fork of Red River
Location.5 MI W.-Ky 475
RouteCounty Highway 1228
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.79583, -87.27
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
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 Maton RD over West Fork of Red River built?

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

What condition is Maton RD over West Fork of Red River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Maton RD over West Fork of Red River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Maton RD over West Fork of Red River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Maton RD over West Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.