US Bridges

Ivel Coal Company over Levisa Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 50 W of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 036C00056N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivel Coal Company over Levisa Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ivel Coal Company over Levisa Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIvel Coal Company
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location50 W of JCT US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1659
Coordinates37.59083, -82.66278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic175 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ivel Coal Company over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivel Coal Company 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 Ivel Coal Company over Levisa Fork carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ivel Coal Company over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ivel Coal Company over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.