US Bridges

KY-40 over Levisa Fork

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ky 581 · Structure no. 058B00004N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
579 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,395
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-40 over Levisa Fork is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-40 over Levisa Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,395 by 2042. The structure is 579 ft (176.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-40
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Ky 581
RouteState Highway 40
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81556, -82.79056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length579 ft (176.4 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,395 (2022)
Projected traffic7,395 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-40 over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-40 over Levisa Fork carry?

About 7,395 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-40 over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 579 ft (176.4 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-40 over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.