US Bridges

Bean Cemetery Road over Branch of Greasy Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S JCT Ky 262 · Structure no. 054C00077N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bean Cemetery Road over Branch of Greasy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bean Cemetery Road over Branch of Greasy Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 694 vehicles a day, projected to reach 694 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBean Cemetery Road
CrossesBranch of Greasy Creek
Location1.0 MI S JCT Ky 262
RouteCity Street 1517
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32556, -87.54639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2011)
Projected traffic694 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bean Cemetery Road over Branch of Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bean Cemetery Road over Branch of Greasy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bean Cemetery Road over Branch of Greasy Creek carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bean Cemetery Road over Branch of Greasy Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bean Cemetery Road over Branch of Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.