US Bridges

US-119 over KY-3410/N Frk Ky River

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 1862 · Structure no. 067B00083N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
333 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,967
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over KY-3410/N Frk Ky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over KY-3410/N Frk 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 4,967 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,967 by 2040. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-119
CrossesKY-3410/N Frk Ky River
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 1862
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates37.13722, -82.76528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,967 (2020)
Projected traffic4,967 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-119 over KY-3410/N Frk Ky River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over KY-3410/N Frk 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 KY-3410/N Frk Ky River carry?

About 4,967 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over KY-3410/N Frk Ky River?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over KY-3410/N Frk Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.