US Bridges

Orchard Road over North Fork Ky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 200 E of Ky 931 · Structure no. 067C00101N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Road over North Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orchard Road over North Fork Ky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOrchard Road
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
Location200 E of Ky 931
RouteCounty Highway 1737
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11417, -82.85472
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
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 Orchard Road over North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Road over North Fork Ky River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Orchard Road over North Fork Ky River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Road over North Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.