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KY-113 over N. Frk Ky River

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 805 · Structure no. 067B00021N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-113 over N. Frk Ky River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-113 over N. Frk Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 816 vehicles a day, projected to reach 816 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-113
CrossesN. Frk Ky River
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 805
RouteState Highway 113
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15667, -82.74
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-113 over N. Frk Ky River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-113 over N. Frk Ky River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-113 over N. Frk Ky River carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-113 over N. Frk Ky River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-113 over N. Frk Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.