US Bridges

Old Dixon RD over North Fk-Ky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI SW JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 067C00077N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dixon RD over North Fk-Ky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dixon RD over North Fk-Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dixon RD
CrossesNorth Fk-Ky River
Location0.01 MI SW JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1371
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12889, -83.00361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2019)
Projected traffic154 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Old Dixon RD over North Fk-Ky River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dixon RD over North Fk-Ky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Old Dixon RD over North Fk-Ky River carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Dixon RD over North Fk-Ky River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dixon RD over North Fk-Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.