US Bridges

US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · @ JCT Kona Connector · Structure no. 067B00120N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,967
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River is a concrete culvert carrying US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 4,967 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,967 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS-119
CrossesN Fork Kentucky River
Location@ JCT Kona Connector
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates37.15389, -82.73167
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 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 2021.

How much traffic does US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River carry?

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

How long is US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns US-119 over N Fork Kentucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.