US Bridges

Litteral Lane over Boone Fork

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .90 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 013C00062N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,277
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Litteral Lane over Boone Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Litteral Lane over Boone Fork in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,295 by 2026. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLitteral Lane
CrossesBoone Fork
Location.90 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 15
RouteCounty Highway 1418
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63833, -83.41556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2006)
Projected traffic3,295 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Litteral Lane over Boone Fork built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Litteral Lane over Boone Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Litteral Lane over Boone Fork carry?

About 2,277 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Litteral Lane over Boone Fork?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Litteral Lane over Boone Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.