US Bridges

Harvey Street over Tug Fork

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · At West Virginia State LN · Structure no. 098B00001N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
298 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,705
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Street over Tug Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Harvey Street over Tug Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,705 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,269 by 2035. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarvey Street
CrossesTug Fork
LocationAt West Virginia State LN
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67306, -82.28028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,705 (2015)
Projected traffic8,269 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Street over Tug Fork built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Street over Tug Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Harvey Street over Tug Fork carry?

About 8,705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Street over Tug Fork?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Street over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.