US Bridges

Bean Fork Road over Lower Twin Creek

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .1 MI Se-Lwr Twn RD-C5372 · Structure no. 013C00032N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bean Fork Road over Lower Twin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bean Fork Road over Lower Twin Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBean Fork Road
CrossesLower Twin Creek
Location.1 MI Se-Lwr Twn RD-C5372
RouteCounty Highway 1354
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56583, -83.54167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2006)
Projected traffic122 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bean Fork Road over Lower Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bean Fork Road over Lower Twin 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bean Fork Road over Lower Twin Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bean Fork Road over Lower Twin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bean Fork Road over Lower Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.