US Bridges

Anderson RD over Left Fk Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E Ky 122 · Structure no. 036C00015N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson RD over Left Fk Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson RD over Left Fk Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAnderson RD
CrossesLeft Fk Beaver Creek
Location0.1 MI E Ky 122
RouteCounty Highway 1246
Coordinates37.44806, -82.73889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic140 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson RD over Left Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson RD over Left Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Anderson RD over Left Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson RD over Left Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.