US Bridges

KY-1789 over Levisa Fork

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · @jct Ky 1441 @millard · Structure no. 098B00053N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1789 over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1789 over Levisa Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1789
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location@jct Ky 1441 @millard
RouteState Highway 1789
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40861, -82.43917
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-1789 over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1789 over Levisa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1789 over Levisa Fork carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-1789 over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1789 over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.