US Bridges

KY-2545 over N Fk Kentucky River

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · .5 MI from KY-1862 · Structure no. 067B00112N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
858
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2545 over N Fk Kentucky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2545 over N Fk Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 858 vehicles a day, projected to reach 858 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2545
CrossesN Fk Kentucky River
Location.5 MI from KY-1862
RouteState Highway 2545
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14722, -82.76861
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2021)
Projected traffic858 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2545 over N Fk Kentucky River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2545 over N Fk 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-2545 over N Fk Kentucky River carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2545 over N Fk Kentucky River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2545 over N Fk Kentucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.