US Bridges

North River RD Con over Levisa Fork

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · E @ JCT US 460/KY 1499 · Structure no. 098C00039N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North River RD Con over Levisa Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North River RD Con over Levisa Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2026. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth River RD Con
CrossesLevisa Fork
LocationE @ JCT US 460/KY 1499
RouteCounty Highway 1177
Coordinates37.38083, -82.25444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2006)
Projected traffic500 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North River RD Con over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is North River RD Con over Levisa Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does North River RD Con over Levisa Fork carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is North River RD Con over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns North River RD Con over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.