US Bridges

Sycamore Branch RD over Left Fork Long Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · At the JCT Ky 3414 · Structure no. 098C00157N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Branch RD over Left Fork Long Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sycamore Branch RD over Left Fork Long Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Branch RD
CrossesLeft Fork Long Fork
LocationAt the JCT Ky 3414
RouteCounty Highway 1767
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25528, -82.66806
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic60 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore Branch RD over Left Fork Long Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Branch RD over Left Fork Long 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sycamore Branch RD over Left Fork Long Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Sycamore Branch RD over Left Fork Long Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Branch RD over Left Fork Long Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.