US Bridges

Shop Branch over Left Frk Beaver Crk

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.18 MI E of JCT Ky 122 · Structure no. 036C00043N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shop Branch over Left Frk Beaver Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shop Branch over Left Frk Beaver Crk in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShop Branch
CrossesLeft Frk Beaver Crk
Location0.18 MI E of JCT Ky 122
RouteCounty Highway 1231
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5175, -82.75167
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2011)
Projected traffic154 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 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 Shop Branch over Left Frk Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shop Branch over Left Frk Beaver Crk 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 Shop Branch over Left Frk Beaver Crk carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shop Branch over Left Frk Beaver Crk?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Shop Branch over Left Frk Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.