US Bridges

Benson Road over Pigeon Fork of Benson CR

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of JCT Ky 512 · Structure no. 003C00033N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benson Road over Pigeon Fork of Benson CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Benson Road over Pigeon Fork of Benson CR in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBenson Road
CrossesPigeon Fork of Benson CR
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Ky 512
RouteCounty Highway 1317
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08056, -85.03028
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2021)
Projected traffic86 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Benson Road over Pigeon Fork of Benson CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benson Road over Pigeon Fork of Benson CR 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 Benson Road over Pigeon Fork of Benson CR carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Benson Road over Pigeon Fork of Benson CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Benson Road over Pigeon Fork of Benson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.