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KY-160 over Line Fork

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · .55 MI W of JCT Ky 1103 · Structure no. 067B00035N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-160 over Line Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-160 over Line Fork in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-160
CrossesLine Fork
Location.55 MI W of JCT Ky 1103
RouteState Highway 160
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01861, -82.96194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2021)
Projected traffic307 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-160 over Line Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-160 over Line Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-160 over Line Fork carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-160 over Line Fork?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-160 over Line Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.