US Bridges

KY-992 over Beech Fork

Fair

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 105 · Structure no. 014B00035N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-992 over Beech Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-992 over Beech Fork in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-992
CrossesBeech Fork
Location1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 105
RouteState Highway 992
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76389, -86.56333
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2021)
Projected traffic171 by 2041
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

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 KY-992 over Beech Fork built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-992 over Beech 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-992 over Beech Fork carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-992 over Beech Fork?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-992 over Beech Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.