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KY-1862 over N Fork Kentucky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI N JCT Ky 2545 · Structure no. 067B00123N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1862 over N Fork Kentucky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1862 over N Fork Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 738 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1862
CrossesN Fork Kentucky River
Location0.01 MI N JCT Ky 2545
RouteState Highway 1862
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15139, -82.76417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2021)
Projected traffic738 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1862 over N Fork Kentucky River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1862 over N Fork Kentucky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1862 over N Fork Kentucky River carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1862 over N Fork Kentucky River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1862 over N Fork Kentucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.