US Bridges

Petty Fork over Left Fork Long Fork

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · At JCT of Ky 3414 · Structure no. 098C00121N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petty Fork over Left Fork Long Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Petty Fork over Left Fork Long Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPetty Fork
CrossesLeft Fork Long Fork
LocationAt JCT of Ky 3414
RouteCounty Highway 1766
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26556, -82.65444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2011)
Projected traffic118 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Petty Fork over Left Fork Long Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petty Fork over Left Fork Long 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Petty Fork over Left Fork Long Fork carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Petty Fork over Left Fork Long Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Petty Fork over Left Fork Long Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.