US Bridges

KY-582 over Right Fork Beaver Creek

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060B00033N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-582 over Right Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-582 over Right Fork Beaver Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-582
CrossesRight Fork Beaver Creek
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 582
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32056, -82.80389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2023)
Projected traffic685 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-582 over Right Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-582 over Right Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-582 over Right Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-582 over Right Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-582 over Right Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.