US Bridges

KY-550 over Right Frk Beaver Crk

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · Knott/Floyd CO Line · Structure no. 036B00017N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-550 over Right Frk Beaver Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-550 over Right Frk Beaver Crk in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-550
CrossesRight Frk Beaver Crk
LocationKnott/Floyd CO Line
RouteState Highway 550
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46694, -82.83056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2021)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$556,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-550 over Right Frk Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-550 over Right Frk Beaver Crk 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-550 over Right Frk Beaver Crk carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-550 over Right Frk Beaver Crk?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-550 over Right Frk Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.