US Bridges

Texas Ave over N Fork Kentucky River

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · @jct Ky 15X · Structure no. 067C00012N

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,076
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Ave over N Fork Kentucky River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Texas Ave over N Fork Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older 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 6 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 1,076 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,076 by 2029. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesTexas Ave
CrossesN Fork Kentucky River
Location@jct Ky 15X
RouteCity Street 1021
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,076 (2009)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas Ave over N Fork Kentucky River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas 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 Texas Ave over N Fork Kentucky River carry?

About 1,076 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Texas Ave over N Fork Kentucky River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Ave over N Fork Kentucky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.