US Bridges

V Sanders Road over Beaverdam Creek

PoorPosted for load

Edmonson County, Kentucky · 0.1 M S of JCT KY-743 · Structure no. 031C00011N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V Sanders Road over Beaverdam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V Sanders Road over Beaverdam Creek in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesV Sanders Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.1 M S of JCT KY-743
RouteCounty Highway 1134
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12194, -86.19667
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 V Sanders Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is V Sanders Road over Beaverdam Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does V Sanders Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is V Sanders Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns V Sanders Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.