US Bridges

Bud Asher Mooney R over Lynn Fork

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi.S.-Jct. Ky 132 · Structure no. 117C00039N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bud Asher Mooney R over Lynn Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bud Asher Mooney R over Lynn Fork in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBud Asher Mooney R
CrossesLynn Fork
Location0.5 Mi.S.-Jct. Ky 132
RouteCounty Highway 1302
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51556, -87.75972
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2012)
Projected traffic61 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bud Asher Mooney R over Lynn Fork built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bud Asher Mooney R over Lynn Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bud Asher Mooney R over Lynn Fork carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bud Asher Mooney R over Lynn Fork?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bud Asher Mooney R over Lynn Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.