US Bridges

Tram Bridge RD over Levisa Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 85 S of JCT US 23 @ Tram · Structure no. 036C00042N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tram Bridge RD over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tram Bridge RD over Levisa Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,061 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,061 by 2031. The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTram Bridge RD
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location85 S of JCT US 23 @ Tram
RouteCounty Highway 1024
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57389, -82.64667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2011)
Projected traffic1,061 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 Tram Bridge RD over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tram Bridge 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tram Bridge RD over Levisa Fork carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Tram Bridge RD over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tram Bridge RD over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.