US Bridges

Johnson RD over Left Fork Beaver Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · E of JCT Ky 122 @minnie · Structure no. 036C00039N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson RD over Left Fork Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson RD over Left Fork Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 387 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesLeft Fork Beaver Creek
LocationE of JCT Ky 122 @minnie
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47, -82.75417
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2011)
Projected traffic387 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson RD over Left Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson RD over Left Fork 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 Johnson RD over Left Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Johnson RD over Left Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over Left Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.