US Bridges

Beech Branch over Beech Br. Road

PoorPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 0.15 W. of JCT Ky 704 · Structure no. 029C00045N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Branch over Beech Br. Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Branch over Beech Br. Road in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Branch
CrossesBeech Br. Road
Location0.15 W. of JCT Ky 704
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86833, -85.34806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beech Branch over Beech Br. Road built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Branch over Beech Br. Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Beech Branch over Beech Br. Road carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beech Branch over Beech Br. Road?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Branch over Beech Br. Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.