CR 1189 over Martins Fork
Bell County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 1189 over Martins Fork in Bell County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 31 of the 205 inventoried bridges in Bell County rated good (15.1%); 19 (9.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 80 ft |
| Location | 365 W of KY 987 |
| NBI structure number | 007C00175N |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bell County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-25E over Little Yellow Creek | 1989 | 19,568 | Poor |
| US-25E over US 25E Undr-skyland Dr. | 1986 | 19,568 | Fair |
| US-25E over Park Creek | 1996 | 19,568 | Fair |
| East Cumberland Av over Little Yellow Creek | 1951 | 14,768 | Fair |
| US-25E over Cannon Creek | 1939 | 14,499 | Fair |
| US-25E over Clear Creek Lake | 1970 | 14,490 | Fair |
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