US Bridges

Wright Fork over Band Mill Road

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.01 M E of JCT KY-343 · Structure no. 067C00122N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Fork over Band Mill Road is a concrete culvert carrying Wright Fork over Band Mill Road in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWright Fork
CrossesBand Mill Road
Location0.01 M E of JCT KY-343
RouteCounty Highway 1473
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20417, -82.67583
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Wright Fork over Band Mill Road built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wright Fork over Band Mill Road 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 Wright Fork over Band Mill Road carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Wright Fork over Band Mill Road?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Wright Fork over Band Mill Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.