KY-931 over N Fork Kentucky River
PoorPosted for loadLetcher County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Ky 588 · Structure no. 067B00053N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,962
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-931 over N Fork Kentucky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-931 over N Fork Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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 1,962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,962 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-931 over N Fork Kentucky River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-931 over N Fork Kentucky 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-931 over N Fork Kentucky River carry?
About 1,962 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is KY-931 over N Fork Kentucky River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns KY-931 over N Fork Kentucky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.