US Bridges

Old Route 7 RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.03 MI W of Ky 7 · Structure no. 036C00066N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Route 7 RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old Route 7 RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2031. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Route 7 RD
CrossesRt Frk Beaver Creek
Location0.03 MI W of Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1277
Coordinates37.49722, -82.84306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2011)
Projected traffic253 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old Route 7 RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Route 7 RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Old Route 7 RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Route 7 RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Route 7 RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.