KY-7 over CSX RR & N Frk Ky River
PoorPosted for loadLetcher County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI E of Perry CO · Structure no. 067B00038N
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 411 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 692
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-7 over CSX RR & N Frk Ky River is a steel truss - deck carrying KY-7 over CSX RR & N Frk Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 692 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2043. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-7 over CSX RR & N Frk Ky River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-7 over CSX RR & N Frk Ky River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does KY-7 over CSX RR & N Frk Ky River carry?
About 692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is KY-7 over CSX RR & N Frk Ky River?
The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-7 over CSX RR & N Frk Ky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.