US Bridges

KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI SE of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 067B00151N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,196
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1862
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
Location0.2 MI SE of JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 1862
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13306, -82.76528
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2020)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1862 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1862 over North Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.