US Bridges

KY-53 over Fork of Beaver Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · .01 MI S of E-Jct US 62 · Structure no. 003B00018N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-53 over Fork of Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-53 over Fork of Beaver Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-53
CrossesFork of Beaver Creek
Location.01 MI S of E-Jct US 62
RouteState Highway 53
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95944, -85.02444
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2023)
Projected traffic406 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-53 over Fork of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-53 over Fork of Beaver Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-53 over Fork of Beaver Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-53 over Fork of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns KY-53 over Fork of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.