US Bridges

Beech Grove RD over Mason Branch

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · .8 MI S -Ky 32 · Structure no. 032C00028N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Grove RD over Mason Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Beech Grove RD over Mason Branch in Elliott 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Grove RD
CrossesMason Branch
Location.8 MI S -Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1123
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03194, -83.02472
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2009)
Projected traffic63 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Beech Grove RD over Mason Branch built?

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

What condition is Beech Grove RD over Mason Branch 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 Mason Branch carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Beech Grove RD over Mason Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Beech Grove RD over Mason Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.