US Bridges

KY-1437 over Litteral Fork

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 0.22 Mi. S. Ky 1081 Jct. · Structure no. 077B00079N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1437 over Litteral Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1437 over Litteral Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 438 vehicles a day, projected to reach 438 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1437
CrossesLitteral Fork
Location0.22 Mi. S. Ky 1081 Jct.
RouteState Highway 1437
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82472, -83.00806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2021)
Projected traffic438 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1437 over Litteral Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1437 over Litteral 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1437 over Litteral Fork carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1437 over Litteral Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1437 over Litteral Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.