US Bridges

KY1519 over South Fork Beaver Creek

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. W/KY68/80 · Structure no. 005B00102R

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,847
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY1519 over South Fork Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY1519 over South Fork Beaver Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,847 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY1519
CrossesSouth Fork Beaver Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. W/KY68/80
RouteState Highway 1519
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00833, -85.87972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,847 (2021)
Projected traffic2,847 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 KY1519 over South Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY1519 over South Fork Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does KY1519 over South Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY1519 over South Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns KY1519 over South Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.