US Bridges

KY-550 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.50 MI SW of JCT Ky 850 · Structure no. 036B00144N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
949
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-550 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-550 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 949 vehicles a day, projected to reach 949 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKY-550
CrossesRt Frk Beaver Creek
Location0.50 MI SW of JCT Ky 850
RouteState Highway 550
Coordinates37.51, -82.83944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic949 (2021)
Projected traffic949 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-550 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-550 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-550 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek carry?

About 949 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-550 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-550 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.