RIGHT FORK EAST CR
Carrying RIGHT FORK EAST CR over EAST FORK LYNN CAMP CREE
.25 MI S OF JCT KY 1232-W, Knox, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIGHT FORK EAST CR
The RIGHT FORK EAST CR bridge in Knox, Kentucky carries RIGHT FORK EAST CR over EAST FORK LYNN CAMP CREE. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.3 meters (185 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 595 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIGHT FORK EAST CR compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 56.3 m (185 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 595 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 061B00079N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIGHT FORK EAST CR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RIGHT FORK EAST CR against other structures in Knox and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RIGHT FORK EAST CR?
RIGHT FORK EAST CR in Knox, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIGHT FORK EAST CR inspected?
RIGHT FORK EAST CR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 595 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIGHT FORK EAST CR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIGHT FORK EAST CR?
RIGHT FORK EAST CR has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIGHT FORK EAST CR?
RIGHT FORK EAST CR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RIGHT FORK EAST CR and does age affect safety?
RIGHT FORK EAST CR was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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