US Bridges

KY-3051 over Levisa Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Ky 3 · Structure no. 036B00078N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,328
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3051 over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3051 over Levisa Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,328 by 2042. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3051
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location@ JCT of Ky 3
RouteState Highway 3051
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72917, -82.75417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 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 width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2022)
Projected traffic2,328 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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-3051 over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3051 over Levisa 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3051 over Levisa Fork carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3051 over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3051 over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.