US Bridges

KY-2557 over Levisa Fork & Old US 23

PoorPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · Justell @ JCT US 23 · Structure no. 036B00040N

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
727 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2557 over Levisa Fork & Old US 23 is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-2557 over Levisa Fork & Old US 23 in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2041. The structure is 727 ft (221.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKY-2557
CrossesLevisa Fork & Old US 23
LocationJustell @ JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 2557
Coordinates37.55778, -82.63361
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadRailroad
Structure length727 ft (221.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic265 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2557 over Levisa Fork & Old US 23 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2557 over Levisa Fork & Old US 23 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2557 over Levisa Fork & Old US 23 carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2557 over Levisa Fork & Old US 23?

The structure is 727 ft (221.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2557 over Levisa Fork & Old US 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.