US Bridges

KY-1639 over Sand Lick Fork

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mi.S. JCT Ky 1057 · Structure no. 099B00094N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1639 over Sand Lick Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1639 over Sand Lick Fork in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1639
CrossesSand Lick Fork
Location1.8 Mi.S. JCT Ky 1057
RouteState Highway 1639
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77972, -83.73278
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2021)
Projected traffic149 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-1639 over Sand Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1639 over Sand Lick 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1639 over Sand Lick Fork carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1639 over Sand Lick Fork?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1639 over Sand Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.