US Bridges

KY-302 over Levisa Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · .10 MI S of JCT Ky 1428 · Structure no. 036B00079N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,738
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-302 over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-302 over Levisa Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 3,738 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,738 by 2042. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-302
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location.10 MI S of JCT Ky 1428
RouteState Highway 302
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66778, -82.73028
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,738 (2022)
Projected traffic3,738 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-302 over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-302 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-302 over Levisa Fork carry?

About 3,738 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-302 over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-302 over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.