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KY-743 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Edmonson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N of JCT Ky 422 · Structure no. 031B00039N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-743 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-743 over Beaver Dam Creek in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6 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 237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 237 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-743
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Ky 422
RouteState Highway 743
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12278, -86.205
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2021)
Projected traffic237 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 KY-743 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-743 over Beaver Dam 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-743 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-743 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-743 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.