US Bridges

Beech Grove RD over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 032C00008N

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Grove RD over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Grove RD over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 years old, older 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Grove RD
CrossesLick Fk Newcombe Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1123
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03556, -83.02278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2009)
Projected traffic63 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beech Grove RD over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Beech Grove RD over Lick Fk Newcombe 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 2024.

How much traffic does Beech Grove RD over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Beech Grove RD over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Grove RD over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.