US Bridges

Potato Br over Right Frk Beaver Crk

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060C00075N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potato Br over Right Frk Beaver Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potato Br over Right Frk Beaver Crk in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6 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 297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 297 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPotato Br
CrossesRight Frk Beaver Crk
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1005
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35722, -82.79722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2010)
Projected traffic297 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Potato Br over Right Frk Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potato Br over Right Frk Beaver Crk 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 Potato Br over Right Frk Beaver Crk carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Potato Br over Right Frk Beaver Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Potato Br over Right Frk Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.