US Bridges

Thompson RD over Levisa Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 200 WEST-US23@ Lykins CR · Structure no. 098B00152N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,022
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson RD over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson RD over Levisa Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 6,022 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,022 by 2043. The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThompson RD
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location200 WEST-US23@ Lykins CR
RouteCity Street 1215
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50972, -82.54833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,022 (2023)
Projected traffic6,022 by 2043
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 Thompson RD over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Thompson RD over Levisa Fork carry?

About 6,022 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Thompson RD over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson RD over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.