US Bridges

Turkey Crk over Line Fork

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI S of Ky 1103 · Structure no. 067C00054N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Crk over Line Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Turkey Crk over Line Fork in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 266 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Crk
CrossesLine Fork
Location0.01 MI S of Ky 1103
RouteCounty Highway 1262
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10056, -83.01694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2019)
Projected traffic266 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Crk over Line Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Crk over Line Fork 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 Turkey Crk over Line Fork carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Turkey Crk over Line Fork?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Crk over Line Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.