US Bridges

KY-805 over Potters Fork

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI SW of JCT Ky 317 · Structure no. 067B00146N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,922
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-805 over Potters Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-805 over Potters Fork in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,922 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,922 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-805
CrossesPotters Fork
Location0.05 MI SW of JCT Ky 317
RouteState Highway 805
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17917, -82.71528
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,922 (2021)
Projected traffic2,922 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-805 over Potters Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-805 over Potters Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-805 over Potters Fork carry?

About 2,922 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-805 over Potters Fork?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-805 over Potters Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.