US Bridges

Ice Road over North Frk Kentucky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 300 W of JCT KY-588 · Structure no. 067C00116N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ice Road over North Frk Kentucky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ice Road over North Frk Kentucky River 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIce Road
CrossesNorth Frk Kentucky River
Location300 W of JCT KY-588
RouteCounty Highway 1379
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10889, -82.86361
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2019)
Projected traffic136 by 2039
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ice Road over North Frk Kentucky River built?

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

What condition is Ice Road over North Frk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ice Road over North Frk Kentucky River carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ice Road over North Frk Kentucky River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ice Road over North Frk Kentucky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.