US Bridges

Ky 249 over So Fk Beaver Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · .40 MI Nor. of Cmbrl Pw O · Structure no. 005B00018N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,826
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 249 over So Fk Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 249 over So Fk Beaver Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,826 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,826 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 249
CrossesSo Fk Beaver Creek
Location.40 MI Nor. of Cmbrl Pw O
RouteState Highway 249
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98111, -85.91333
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,826 (2022)
Projected traffic2,826 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 249 over So Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 249 over So Fk 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 249 over So Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,826 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 249 over So Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 249 over So Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.