KY-1639 over South Fork Red River
GoodPowell County, Kentucky · 0.05 Mi. S. Ky. 1057 Jct. · Structure no. 099B00095N
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 342
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1639 over South Fork Red River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1639 over South Fork Red River in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 342 vehicles a day, projected to reach 342 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1639 over South Fork Red River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1639 over South Fork Red River 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does KY-1639 over South Fork Red River carry?
About 342 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-1639 over South Fork Red River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1639 over South Fork Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.