US Bridges

KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N of JCT Ky 979 · Structure no. 036B00006N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,647
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,647 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-122
CrossesLeft Fork Beaver Creek
Location2.5 MI N of JCT Ky 979
RouteState Highway 122
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4075, -82.74889
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,647 (2020)
Projected traffic1,647 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.