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KY-463 over Trace Br of Line Fork

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · .80 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 510 · Structure no. 067B00062N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-463 over Trace Br of Line Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-463 over Trace Br of Line Fork in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-463
CrossesTrace Br of Line Fork
Location.80 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 510
RouteState Highway 463
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01056, -83.0375
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2021)
Projected traffic333 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-463 over Trace Br of Line Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-463 over Trace Br of 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-463 over Trace Br of Line Fork carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-463 over Trace Br of Line Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-463 over Trace Br of Line Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.