US Bridges

KY-1933 over Middle Fk. - Ky. River

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 315 · Structure no. 013B00063N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1933 over Middle Fk. - Ky. River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1933 over Middle Fk. - Ky. River in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1933
CrossesMiddle Fk. - Ky. River
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 315
RouteState Highway 1933
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42361, -83.46472
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1933 over Middle Fk. - Ky. River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1933 over Middle Fk. - Ky. River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1933 over Middle Fk. - Ky. River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1933 over Middle Fk. - Ky. River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1933 over Middle Fk. - Ky. River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.