US Bridges

Old Allen-Pburg RD over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of Ky 1428 · Structure no. 036C00007N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Allen-Pburg RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Allen-Pburg RD over Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Allen-Pburg RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Ky 1428
RouteCity Street 5004
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61167, -82.73083
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2011)
Projected traffic96 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Allen-Pburg RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Allen-Pburg RD over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Allen-Pburg RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Allen-Pburg RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Allen-Pburg RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.