US Bridges

Industrial Park RD over Levisa Fork

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI S of Ky 321 · Structure no. 058C00014N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Park RD over Levisa Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Park RD over Levisa Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 787 vehicles a day, projected to reach 787 by 2031. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Park RD
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location0.01 MI S of Ky 321
RouteCounty Highway 1147
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76667, -82.78278
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length371 ft (113 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2011)
Projected traffic787 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Park RD over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Park RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Industrial Park RD over Levisa Fork carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Industrial Park RD over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Park RD over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.