US Bridges

Broad Bottom RD over Levisa Fork

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · @ JCT US 23 Mossy Bottom · Structure no. 098C00109N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,644
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Bottom RD over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Bottom RD over Levisa Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,644 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,644 by 2031. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Bottom RD
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location@ JCT US 23 Mossy Bottom
RouteCounty Highway 1419
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53139, -82.57778
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,644 (2011)
Projected traffic2,644 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Bottom RD over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Bottom RD over Levisa Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Bottom RD over Levisa Fork carry?

About 2,644 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Broad Bottom RD over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Bottom RD over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.