US Bridges

KY-2555 over Middle Creek Levisa Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.70 MI N of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 036B00086N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
998
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2555 over Middle Creek Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2555 over Middle Creek Levisa Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 998 vehicles a day, projected to reach 998 by 2043. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2555
CrossesMiddle Creek Levisa Fork
Location0.70 MI N of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 2555
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66833, -82.78333
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2023)
Projected traffic998 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-2555 over Middle Creek Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2555 over Middle Creek 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-2555 over Middle Creek Levisa Fork carry?

About 998 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2555 over Middle Creek Levisa Fork?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2555 over Middle Creek Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.