US Bridges

Golf Course Lane over Old RR Bed

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI S of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 067C00072N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course Lane over Old RR Bed is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Golf Course Lane over Old RR Bed 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 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGolf Course Lane
CrossesOld RR Bed
Location0.05 MI S of JCT US 119
RouteCounty Highway 1151
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13, -82.77111
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2019)
Projected traffic71 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 Golf Course Lane over Old RR Bed built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course Lane over Old RR Bed 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 Golf Course Lane over Old RR Bed carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Golf Course Lane over Old RR Bed?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Course Lane over Old RR Bed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.