US Bridges

Hancock Drive over N Fork of Ky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.2 M W of JCT Ky 588 · Structure no. 067C00104N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Drive over N Fork of Ky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hancock Drive over N Fork of 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHancock Drive
CrossesN Fork of Ky River
Location0.2 M W of JCT Ky 588
RouteCounty Highway 1716
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11861, -82.88472
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Hancock Drive over N Fork of Ky River built?

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

What condition is Hancock Drive over N Fork of 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 Hancock Drive over N Fork of Ky River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hancock Drive over N Fork of Ky River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Drive over N Fork of Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.