US Bridges

Lonesome Road over Little South Fork River

Good

Wayne County, Kentucky · 0.25 SE of Jcr CR 5137 · Structure no. 116C00073N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lonesome Road over Little South Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lonesome Road over Little South Fork River in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesLonesome Road
CrossesLittle South Fork River
Location0.25 SE of Jcr CR 5137
RouteCounty Highway 1136
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68194, -84.75028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2019)
Projected traffic17 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Lonesome Road over Little South Fork River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lonesome Road over Little South Fork River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lonesome Road over Little South Fork River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lonesome Road over Little South Fork River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lonesome Road over Little South Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.