US Bridges

Old Benton RD over Bee Creek

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · 1. Mi. SE JCT US 460 · Structure no. 018B00120N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Benton RD over Bee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old Benton RD over Bee Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,416 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,416 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Benton RD
CrossesBee Creek
Location1. Mi. SE JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 2075
Coordinates36.62667, -88.30194
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,416 (2023)
Projected traffic6,416 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Benton RD over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Benton RD over Bee 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 Old Benton RD over Bee Creek carry?

About 6,416 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Benton RD over Bee Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Benton RD over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.