US Bridges

KY-7 over Line Fork

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · Perry/Letcher CO Line · Structure no. 067B00122N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Line Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-7 over Line Fork in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesLine Fork
LocationPerry/Letcher CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12861, -83.05417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2023)
Projected traffic692 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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-7 over Line Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Line Fork 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-7 over Line Fork carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Line Fork?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Line Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.