US Bridges

Bailey RD over Bee Creek

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 0.5 M. N. of Ky. 121 · Structure no. 018C00066N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,467
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over Bee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey RD over Bee Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 1,467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,467 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey RD
CrossesBee Creek
Location0.5 M. N. of Ky. 121
RouteCounty Highway 1402
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62972, -88.33361
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2022)
Projected traffic1,467 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bailey RD over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey RD over Bee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey RD over Bee Creek carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bailey RD over Bee Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.