US Bridges

Nicks Br over North Fork Ky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · .01 MI N JCT KY-1862 · Structure no. 067C00088N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicks Br over North Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicks Br over North Fork Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesNicks Br
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
Location.01 MI N JCT KY-1862
RouteCounty Highway 1841
Coordinates37.15667, -82.75806
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2019)
Projected traffic12 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nicks Br over North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicks Br over North Fork 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 2021.

How much traffic does Nicks Br over North Fork Ky River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Nicks Br over North Fork Ky River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nicks Br over North Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.