US Bridges

Letcher Ave over N Fork Kentucky River

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · 200 SE of JCT Ky 15X · Structure no. 067C00011N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Letcher Ave over N Fork Kentucky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Letcher Ave over N Fork Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 428 by 2029. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLetcher Ave
CrossesN Fork Kentucky River
Location200 SE of JCT Ky 15X
RouteCity Street 1030
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11528, -82.81917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2009)
Projected traffic428 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Letcher Ave over N Fork Kentucky River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Letcher Ave over N Fork Kentucky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Letcher Ave over N Fork Kentucky River carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Letcher Ave over N Fork Kentucky River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Letcher Ave over N Fork Kentucky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.