US Bridges

KY-7 over Rt Fk Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · .70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 582 · Structure no. 060B00014N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Rt Fk Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-7 over Rt Fk Beaver Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 884 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 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-7
CrossesRt Fk Beaver Creek
Location.70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 582
RouteState Highway 7
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33028, -82.80222
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2023)
Projected traffic884 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$456,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-7 over Rt Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Rt Fk 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Rt Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Rt Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Rt Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.