US Bridges

KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · .9 MI East of JCT Ky 979 · Structure no. 036B00153N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,092
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,092 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,092 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-122
CrossesLeft Fork Beaver Creek
Location.9 MI East of JCT Ky 979
RouteState Highway 122
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38, -82.73778
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,092 (2021)
Projected traffic2,092 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-122 over Left Fork 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-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-122 over Left Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.