US Bridges

KY-444 over Beechy Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 018B00049N

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
844
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-444 over Beechy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-444 over Beechy Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 844 vehicles a day, projected to reach 844 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-444
CrossesBeechy Creek
Location1.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 444
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.55417, -88.13944
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2021)
Projected traffic844 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$321,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-444 over Beechy Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-444 over Beechy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-444 over Beechy Creek carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-444 over Beechy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-444 over Beechy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.