US Bridges

KY-302 over Levisa Fork

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of JCT Ky 1107 · Structure no. 058B00072N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
527 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-302 over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-302 over Levisa Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,069 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,069 by 2041. The structure is 527 ft (160.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-302
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Ky 1107
RouteState Highway 302
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77972, -82.78
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2021
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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length527 ft (160.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2021)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-302 over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-302 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-302 over Levisa Fork carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-302 over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 527 ft (160.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-302 over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.