US Bridges

KY-1482 over Hals Fork

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 066B00058N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
557
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1482 over Hals Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1482 over Hals Fork in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 557 vehicles a day, projected to reach 557 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1482
CrossesHals Fork
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 1482
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16417, -83.51806
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2022)
Projected traffic557 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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-1482 over Hals Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1482 over Hals 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 KY-1482 over Hals Fork carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1482 over Hals Fork?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1482 over Hals Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.