US Bridges

Granny Fitz Branch over Middle Creek Levisa Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 114 · Structure no. 036C00065N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granny Fitz Branch over Middle Creek Levisa Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Granny Fitz Branch over Middle Creek Levisa Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2026. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGranny Fitz Branch
CrossesMiddle Creek Levisa Fork
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 114
RouteCounty Highway 1392
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64194, -82.85194
Functional classRural 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Granny Fitz Branch over Middle Creek Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granny Fitz Branch 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Granny Fitz Branch over Middle Creek Levisa Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Granny Fitz Branch over Middle Creek Levisa Fork?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Granny Fitz Branch over Middle Creek Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.