US Bridges

KY-680 over Levisa Fork of Big Sandy

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 036B00070N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,837
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-680 over Levisa Fork of Big Sandy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-680 over Levisa Fork of Big Sandy in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,837 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,837 by 2040. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-680
CrossesLevisa Fork of Big Sandy
Location.05 MI West of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 680
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53694, -82.63056
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,837 (2020)
Projected traffic5,837 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-680 over Levisa Fork of Big Sandy built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-680 over Levisa Fork of Big Sandy 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does KY-680 over Levisa Fork of Big Sandy carry?

About 5,837 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-680 over Levisa Fork of Big Sandy?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-680 over Levisa Fork of Big Sandy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.