US Bridges

Circle DR over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · 200 SW of JCT Ky 15BR · Structure no. 067C00014N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle DR over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Circle DR over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 608 by 2029. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCircle DR
CrossesN.Fk.Kentucky Rvr
Location200 SW of JCT Ky 15BR
RouteCity Street 1010
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11333, -82.80556
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.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2009)
Projected traffic608 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Circle DR over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Circle DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Circle DR over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Circle DR over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Circle DR over N.Fk.Kentucky Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.