US Bridges

Coppage RD over Lytles Fork

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 1.3 Mi. S Ky 32 · Structure no. 105C00057N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coppage RD over Lytles Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coppage RD over Lytles Fork in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCoppage RD
CrossesLytles Fork
Location1.3 Mi. S Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1317
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37639, -84.64833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2021)
Projected traffic62 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coppage RD over Lytles Fork built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coppage RD over Lytles 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Coppage RD over Lytles Fork carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Coppage RD over Lytles Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Coppage RD over Lytles Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.