US Bridges

KY-306 over Left Fork Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Ky 122 · Structure no. 036B00008N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,559
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-306 over Left Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying KY-306 over Left Fork Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,559 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,559 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-306
CrossesLeft Fork Beaver Creek
Location@ JCT of Ky 122
RouteState Highway 306
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35389, -82.71639
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2022)
Projected traffic1,559 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-306 over Left Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-306 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-306 over Left Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-306 over Left Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-306 over Left Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.