KY-1091 over Left Fk Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadFloyd County, Kentucky · .02 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 122 · Structure no. 036B00060N
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 329
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1091 over Left Fk Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1091 over Left Fk Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 329 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1091 over Left Fk Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1091 over Left Fk Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1091 over Left Fk Beaver Creek carry?
About 329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is KY-1091 over Left Fk Beaver Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1091 over Left Fk Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.