US Bridges

Yonts Fork over Yonts Fork

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 317 · Structure no. 067C00079N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
755
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yonts Fork over Yonts Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Yonts Fork over Yonts Fork in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 755 vehicles a day, projected to reach 755 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesYonts Fork
CrossesYonts Fork
Location@ JCT Ky 317
RouteCounty Highway 1065
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21556, -82.705
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2019)
Projected traffic755 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Yonts Fork over Yonts Fork built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yonts Fork over Yonts 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 Yonts Fork over Yonts Fork carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Yonts Fork over Yonts Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Yonts Fork over Yonts Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.