US Bridges

KY-160 over North Fork of Ky. River

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · @jcts Ky 588 & Ky 2036 · Structure no. 067B00101N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-160 over North Fork of Ky. River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-160 over North Fork of Ky. River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 910 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-160
CrossesNorth Fork of Ky. River
Location@jcts Ky 588 & Ky 2036
RouteState Highway 160
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10889, -82.95028
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2018)
Projected traffic910 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$456,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-160 over North Fork of Ky. River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-160 over North Fork of 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-160 over North Fork of Ky. River carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-160 over North Fork of Ky. River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-160 over North Fork of Ky. River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.