US Bridges

Emma RD over Levisa Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI NW of JCT Ky 1428 · Structure no. 036C00006N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emma RD over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emma RD over Levisa Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 714 vehicles a day, projected to reach 714 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEmma RD
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location0.01 MI NW of JCT Ky 1428
RouteCounty Highway 1617
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63194, -82.7025
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2011)
Projected traffic714 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Emma RD over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emma RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Emma RD over Levisa Fork carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Emma RD over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Emma RD over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.