US Bridges

Beacon Hill Road over Wolf Run

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT Lane Allen · Structure no. 034C00045N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,702
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beacon Hill Road over Wolf Run is a concrete culvert carrying Beacon Hill Road over Wolf Run in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 2,702 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,702 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesBeacon Hill Road
CrossesWolf Run
Location.2 MI E of JCT Lane Allen
RouteCity Street 4049
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,702 (2021)
Projected traffic2,702 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beacon Hill Road over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beacon Hill Road over Wolf Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beacon Hill Road over Wolf Run carry?

About 2,702 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Beacon Hill Road over Wolf Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Beacon Hill Road over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.