US Bridges

Puncheon RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI S JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060C00066N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puncheon RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Puncheon RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 729 vehicles a day, projected to reach 729 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPuncheon RD
CrossesRt Frk Beaver Creek
Location0.05 MI S JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1119
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31167, -82.78694
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2010)
Projected traffic729 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Puncheon RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puncheon RD over Rt Frk 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 Puncheon RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Puncheon RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Puncheon RD over Rt Frk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.