US Bridges

Beechy Crk RD over Blackbird Branch

GoodPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W - KY7 · Structure no. 045C00075N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechy Crk RD over Blackbird Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beechy Crk RD over Blackbird Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesBeechy Crk RD
CrossesBlackbird Branch
Location1.4 MI W - KY7
RouteCounty Highway 1377
Coordinates38.62528, -82.95417
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2021)
Projected traffic171 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Beechy Crk RD over Blackbird Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beechy Crk RD over Blackbird Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Beechy Crk RD over Blackbird Branch carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Beechy Crk RD over Blackbird Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beechy Crk RD over Blackbird Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.