US Bridges

KY-1384 over Levisa Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · JCT US 23 @ Boldman · Structure no. 098B00172N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1384 over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1384 over Levisa Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,405 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110.1 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-1384
CrossesLevisa Fork
LocationJCT US 23 @ Boldman
RouteState Highway 1384
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53139, -82.61861
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110.1 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2021)
Projected traffic1,405 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-1384 over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1384 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1384 over Levisa Fork carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1384 over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1384 over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.