US Bridges

Warco RD over Rt. Frk.-Beaver Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 W. of New Ky 80 · Structure no. 036C00041N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warco RD over Rt. Frk.-Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Warco RD over Rt. Frk.-Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 234 by 2031. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWarco RD
CrossesRt. Frk.-Beaver Creek
Location0.1 W. of New Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1917
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54583, -82.775
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2011)
Projected traffic234 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warco RD over Rt. Frk.-Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warco RD over Rt. Frk.-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 2021.

How much traffic does Warco RD over Rt. Frk.-Beaver Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Warco RD over Rt. Frk.-Beaver Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Warco RD over Rt. Frk.-Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.