Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Creek
GoodPosted for loadWhitley County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI W. JCT Ky 1595 · Structure no. 118C00060N
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel Fork Road over Laurel 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Creek carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.