US Bridges

Bryant Branch over Left Fork Beaver Crk

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 M S of JCT Ky 122 · Structure no. 036C00075N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryant Branch over Left Fork Beaver Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bryant Branch over Left Fork Beaver Crk in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBryant Branch
CrossesLeft Fork Beaver Crk
Location0.1 M S of JCT Ky 122
RouteCounty Highway 1253
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39333, -82.74278
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2011)
Projected traffic230 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bryant Branch over Left Fork Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryant Branch over Left Fork Beaver Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bryant Branch over Left Fork Beaver Crk carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bryant Branch over Left Fork Beaver Crk?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bryant Branch over Left Fork Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.