US Bridges

Ky 63 over So Fk Beaver Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of Cmbrlnd Pw Op · Structure no. 005B00088N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 63 over So Fk Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 63 over So Fk Beaver Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,509 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 63
CrossesSo Fk Beaver Creek
Location.5 MI N of Cmbrlnd Pw Op
RouteState Highway 63
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98806, -85.90694
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,509 (2021)
Projected traffic1,509 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 63 over So Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 63 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 63 over So Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 63 over So Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 63 over So Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.