US Bridges

KY-1498 over Left Fork Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 122 · Structure no. 036B00051N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
844
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1498 over Left Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1498 over Left Fork Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 844 vehicles a day, projected to reach 844 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1498
CrossesLeft Fork Beaver Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 122
RouteState Highway 1498
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36528, -82.7325
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2021)
Projected traffic844 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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-1498 over Left Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1498 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-1498 over Left Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1498 over Left Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1498 over Left Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.