US Bridges

Siddens RD over Beaver Creek Embayment

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of JCT Ky 252 · Structure no. 005C00023N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siddens RD over Beaver Creek Embayment is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Siddens RD over Beaver Creek Embayment in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 418 by 2026. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSiddens RD
CrossesBeaver Creek Embayment
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Ky 252
RouteCounty Highway 1331
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95389, -86.01583
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 Siddens RD over Beaver Creek Embayment built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Siddens RD over Beaver Creek Embayment 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Siddens RD over Beaver Creek Embayment carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Siddens RD over Beaver Creek Embayment?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Siddens RD over Beaver Creek Embayment?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.