US Bridges

KY-392 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 3 MI W of Nicholas Co.Ln. · Structure no. 049B00051N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-392 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-392 over Beaver Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-392
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3 MI W of Nicholas Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 392
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.43667, -84.1525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-392 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-392 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-392 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-392 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-392 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.