Baldy Road over Little South Fork River
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Kentucky · 1.25 MI S. JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 116C00052N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baldy Road over Little South Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baldy Road over Little South Fork River in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baldy Road over Little South Fork River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baldy Road over Little South Fork River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Baldy Road over Little South Fork River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Baldy Road over Little South Fork River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Baldy Road over Little South Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.