US Bridges

Bridge ST over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · 200 NW of Bentley ST · Structure no. 067C00013N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
741
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridge ST over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 741 vehicles a day, projected to reach 741 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge ST
CrossesN.Fk.Kentucky Rvr
Location200 NW of Bentley ST
RouteCity Street 1054
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12, -82.82806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2009)
Projected traffic741 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr 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 2022.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bridge ST over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.