US Bridges

J Adams Acres over Boone Fork

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.02 M N of Ky 805 · Structure no. 067C00114N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
558
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Adams Acres over Boone Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying J Adams Acres over Boone Fork in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 558 by 2029. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Adams Acres
CrossesBoone Fork
Location0.02 M N of Ky 805
RouteCounty Highway 1442
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17278, -82.73139
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2009)
Projected traffic558 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was J Adams Acres over Boone Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Adams Acres over Boone Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does J Adams Acres over Boone Fork carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is J Adams Acres over Boone Fork?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns J Adams Acres over Boone Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.