US Bridges

Steel Bridge RD over N Fork Kentucky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.25 W of JCT Ky 7/3408 · Structure no. 067C00089N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steel Bridge RD over N Fork Kentucky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steel Bridge RD over N Fork Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2039. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSteel Bridge RD
CrossesN Fork Kentucky River
Location0.25 W of JCT Ky 7/3408
RouteCounty Highway 1359
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13917, -82.99278
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2019)
Projected traffic131 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 Steel Bridge RD over N Fork Kentucky River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steel Bridge RD over N Fork Kentucky 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 2024.

How much traffic does Steel Bridge RD over N Fork Kentucky River carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Steel Bridge RD over N Fork Kentucky River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Steel Bridge RD over N Fork Kentucky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.