US Bridges

KY-7 over Right Frk Beaver Crk

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 550 · Structure no. 036B00054N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,357
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Right Frk Beaver Crk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-7 over Right Frk Beaver Crk in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesRight Frk Beaver Crk
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 550
RouteState Highway 7
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49806, -82.8325
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2021)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$688,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-7 over Right Frk Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 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-7 over Right Frk Beaver Crk carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Right Frk Beaver Crk?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Right Frk Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.