US Bridges

E Potter Road over Wright Fork

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 150 E JCT KY-317 at Neon · Structure no. 067C00125N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Potter Road over Wright Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Potter Road over Wright Fork 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 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE Potter Road
CrossesWright Fork
Location150 E JCT KY-317 at Neon
RouteCity Street 3000
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18917, -82.71528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2009)
Projected traffic125 by 2029
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Potter Road over Wright Fork built?

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

What condition is E Potter Road over Wright 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Potter Road over Wright Fork carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is E Potter Road over Wright Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns E Potter Road over Wright Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.