Friday DR over N Fork Kentucky River
PoorPosted for loadLetcher County, Kentucky · At JCT of US 119 @ Colly · Structure no. 067C00052N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friday DR over N Fork Kentucky River is a concrete tee beam carrying Friday DR over N Fork Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Friday DR over N Fork Kentucky River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Friday DR 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 Friday DR over N Fork Kentucky River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Friday DR over N Fork Kentucky River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Friday DR over N Fork Kentucky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.