US Bridges

KY-113 over North Fork Ky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · .10 MI N.W. JCT Ky 805 · Structure no. 067B00133N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-113 over North Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-113 over North Fork Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 816 vehicles a day, projected to reach 816 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-113
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
Location.10 MI N.W. JCT Ky 805
RouteState Highway 113
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16806, -82.75222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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-113 over North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-113 over North Fork Ky 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-113 over North Fork Ky River carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-113 over North Fork Ky River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-113 over North Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.