US-119 over North Fork Ky River
FairLetcher County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 067B00081N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 359 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,547
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-119 over North Fork Ky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over North Fork Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7,547 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,547 by 2040. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-119 over North Fork Ky River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-119 over North Fork 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 US-119 over North Fork Ky River carry?
About 7,547 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-119 over North Fork Ky River?
The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns US-119 over North Fork Ky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.