US Bridges

KY-899 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060B00070N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-899 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-899 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKY-899
CrossesRt Frk Beaver Creek
Location@ JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 899
Coordinates37.41722, -82.79639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic493 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-899 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-899 over Rt Frk Beaver 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-899 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-899 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-899 over Rt Frk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.