Kona DR Conn over Boone Fork
PoorPosted for loadLetcher County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI NW of Ky 805 @kona · Structure no. 067C00002N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,074
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kona DR Conn over Boone Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kona DR Conn over Boone Fork in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,074 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kona DR Conn over Boone Fork built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kona DR Conn over Boone Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Kona DR Conn over Boone Fork carry?
About 1,074 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Kona DR Conn over Boone Fork?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Kona DR Conn over Boone Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.