US Bridges

Belt Line Road over Yellow Creek

Good

Bell County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. S JCT Old P-Vill · Structure no. 007B00124N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,683
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line Road over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line Road over Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,683 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,683 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line Road
CrossesYellow Creek
Location.1 Mi. S JCT Old P-Vill
RouteState Highway 441
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62861, -83.71639
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,683 (2022)
Projected traffic3,683 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 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 Belt Line Road over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line Road over Yellow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Belt Line Road over Yellow Creek carry?

About 3,683 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line Road over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line Road over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.