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Beckham Roberts RD over Earle Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI NE of JCT Ky 85 · Structure no. 054C00086N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckham Roberts RD over Earle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beckham Roberts RD over Earle Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBeckham Roberts RD
CrossesEarle Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of JCT Ky 85
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35556, -87.39194
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Beckham Roberts RD over Earle Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckham Roberts RD over Earle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Beckham Roberts RD over Earle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beckham Roberts RD over Earle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beckham Roberts RD over Earle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.