US Bridges

Renfro-Ray Road over Trib- Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Edmonson County, Kentucky · .1 MI E- Beavr Dam RD · Structure no. 031C00010N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Renfro-Ray Road over Trib- Beaverdam Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Renfro-Ray Road over Trib- Beaverdam Creek in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRenfro-Ray Road
CrossesTrib- Beaverdam Creek
Location.1 MI E- Beavr Dam RD
RouteCounty Highway 1141
Coordinates37.12611, -86.22194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2012)
Projected traffic91 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Renfro-Ray Road over Trib- Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Renfro-Ray Road over Trib- Beaverdam 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Renfro-Ray Road over Trib- Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Renfro-Ray Road over Trib- Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Renfro-Ray Road over Trib- Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.