US Bridges

Dry Creek RD over Rt Fk of Beaver Creek

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · JCT Ky 7 @ MP 9.78 · Structure no. 060C00076N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek RD over Rt Fk of Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Dry Creek RD over Rt Fk of Beaver Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,054 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,054 by 2030. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDry Creek RD
CrossesRt Fk of Beaver Creek
LocationJCT Ky 7 @ MP 9.78
RouteCounty Highway 1006
Coordinates37.36028, -82.78917
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2010)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Dry Creek RD over Rt Fk of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek RD over Rt Fk of 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 Dry Creek RD over Rt Fk of Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Dry Creek RD over Rt Fk of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek RD over Rt Fk of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.