US Bridges

Sulphur Springs RD over Br. of Beaverdam Creek

Good

Henderson County, Kentucky · .35 MI W JCT Ky 145 · Structure no. 051C00108N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Springs RD over Br. of Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sulphur Springs RD over Br. of Beaverdam Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSulphur Springs RD
CrossesBr. of Beaverdam Creek
Location.35 MI W JCT Ky 145
RouteCounty Highway 1225
Coordinates37.70111, -87.70361
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2006)
Projected traffic109 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sulphur Springs RD over Br. of Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Springs RD over Br. of Beaverdam 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Sulphur Springs RD over Br. of Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Sulphur Springs RD over Br. of Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Springs RD over Br. of Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.