US Bridges

KY-1110 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 013B00039N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
406 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1110 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying KY-1110 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,160 by 2042. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1110
CrossesN. Fork of Kentucky Rive
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 1110
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48694, -83.34528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2022)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1110 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1110 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1110 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1110 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1110 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.