US Bridges

South Copeland Rd. over North Fork Ky River

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · At Jct. With 1110 · Structure no. 013C00075N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Copeland Rd. over North Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Copeland Rd. over North Fork Ky River in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Copeland Rd.
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
LocationAt Jct. With 1110
RouteCounty Highway 1161
Coordinates37.45639, -83.36917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic190 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Copeland Rd. over North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Copeland Rd. over North Fork Ky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does South Copeland Rd. over North Fork Ky River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is South Copeland Rd. over North Fork Ky River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns South Copeland Rd. over North Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.