US Bridges

KY-7 over Rt. Fork of Beaver Creek

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · N @jct Ky 899-@FLOYD C.L. · Structure no. 060B00012N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Rt. Fork of Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-7 over Rt. Fork of Beaver Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2038. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesRt. Fork of Beaver Creek
LocationN @jct Ky 899-@FLOYD C.L.
RouteState Highway 7
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4175, -82.79556
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2018)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$507,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-7 over Rt. Fork of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Rt. Fork of 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Rt. Fork of Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Rt. Fork of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Rt. Fork of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.