US Bridges

KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US 119 · Structure no. 067B00090N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,028
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,028 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,028 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1862
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US 119
RouteState Highway 1862
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13722, -82.76583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,028 (2020)
Projected traffic2,028 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1862 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River carry?

About 2,028 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.