US Bridges

Trojan Trail over South Fork Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · .15 Mi-E JCT US 31E · Structure no. 005C00053N

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,687
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trojan Trail over South Fork Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trojan Trail over South Fork Beaver Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,687 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,687 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrojan Trail
CrossesSouth Fork Beaver Creek
Location.15 Mi-E JCT US 31E
RouteCity Street 1270
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97806, -85.93194
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,687 (2022)
Projected traffic4,687 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Trojan Trail over South Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Trojan Trail over South Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Trojan Trail over South Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,687 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Trojan Trail over South Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Trojan Trail over South Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.