US Bridges

Belt Line Road over Beans Fork

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .45 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 74 · Structure no. 007B00089N

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
842
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line Road over Beans Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line Road over Beans Fork in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 68 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 842 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line Road
CrossesBeans Fork
Location.45 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 74
RouteState Highway 441
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.61722, -83.75944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2021)
Projected traffic842 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Belt Line Road over Beans Fork built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Belt Line Road over Beans Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Belt Line Road over Beans Fork carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line Road over Beans Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line Road over Beans Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.