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KY-2034C over N Fork of Ky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 200 W of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 067B00149N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,023
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2034C over N Fork of Ky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2034C over N Fork of Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,023 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,023 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2034C
CrossesN Fork of Ky River
Location200 W of JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 2034
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12, -82.79306
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,023 (2023)
Projected traffic4,023 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-2034C over N Fork of Ky River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2034C over N Fork of 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2034C over N Fork of Ky River carry?

About 4,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-2034C over N Fork of Ky River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2034C over N Fork of Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.