US Bridges

KY-2133 over Left Fork of Straight CR

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .05 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 66 · Structure no. 007B00016N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2133 over Left Fork of Straight CR is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2133 over Left Fork of Straight CR in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 271 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2133
CrossesLeft Fork of Straight CR
Location.05 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 66
RouteState Highway 2133
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81222, -83.64556
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2021)
Projected traffic271 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2133 over Left Fork of Straight CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2133 over Left Fork of Straight CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2133 over Left Fork of Straight CR carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2133 over Left Fork of Straight CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2133 over Left Fork of Straight CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.