Whitco Loop over N Fork Kentucky River
PoorPosted for loadLetcher County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 931 · Structure no. 067C00032N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 368
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitco Loop over N Fork Kentucky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitco Loop over N Fork Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 368 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitco Loop over N Fork Kentucky River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitco Loop over N Fork Kentucky River 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 Whitco Loop over N Fork Kentucky River carry?
About 368 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Whitco Loop over N Fork Kentucky River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Whitco Loop over N Fork Kentucky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.