Gramar LN over Terry Fork
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Kentucky · .5 M E of KY-219 · Structure no. 048C00058N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gramar LN over Terry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gramar LN over Terry Fork in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gramar LN over Terry Fork built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gramar LN over Terry Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Gramar LN over Terry Fork carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Gramar LN over Terry Fork?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Gramar LN over Terry Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.