US Bridges

KY-105 over Beech Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 4.5 MI Sou. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 014B00046N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-105 over Beech Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-105 over Beech Fork Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, projected to reach 302 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-105
CrossesBeech Fork Creek
Location4.5 MI Sou. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 105
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79639, -86.57444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2023)
Projected traffic302 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-105 over Beech Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-105 over Beech Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-105 over Beech Fork Creek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-105 over Beech Fork Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-105 over Beech Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.