US Bridges

Coral Hill-Lecta R over Beaver Creek

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of JCT Ky 740 · Structure no. 005C00001N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coral Hill-Lecta R over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coral Hill-Lecta R over Beaver Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 418 by 2026. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCoral Hill-Lecta R
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Ky 740
RouteCounty Highway 1008
Coordinates37.045, -85.85333
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2006)
Projected traffic418 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Coral Hill-Lecta R over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coral Hill-Lecta R over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Coral Hill-Lecta R over Beaver Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Coral Hill-Lecta R over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Coral Hill-Lecta R over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.