US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River
FairLetcher County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI East of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 067B00082N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,505
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over N Fork Kentucky 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 11,505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,505 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 48 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 N Fork Kentucky River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-119 over N Fork Kentucky 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 N Fork Kentucky River carry?
About 11,505 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River?
The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.