US Bridges

Beulah-Milburn Roa over Branch Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 020C00034N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beulah-Milburn Roa over Branch Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beulah-Milburn Roa over Branch Little Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2026. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeulah-Milburn Roa
CrossesBranch Little Creek
Location1.7 MI S of JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1118
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77472, -88.88139
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2006)
Projected traffic80 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Beulah-Milburn Roa over Branch Little Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beulah-Milburn Roa over Branch Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Beulah-Milburn Roa over Branch Little Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Beulah-Milburn Roa over Branch Little Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Beulah-Milburn Roa over Branch Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.