US Bridges

Little Doty Branch over Rt Fork of Beaver Creek

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.1 M East of JCT KY-7 · Structure no. 060C00109N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Doty Branch over Rt Fork of Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Doty Branch over Rt Fork of Beaver Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2030. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Doty Branch
CrossesRt Fork of Beaver Creek
Location0.1 M East of JCT KY-7
RouteCounty Highway 1013
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41528, -82.78306
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2010)
Projected traffic103 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 Little Doty Branch over Rt Fork of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Doty Branch over Rt Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Little Doty Branch over Rt Fork of Beaver Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Little Doty Branch over Rt Fork of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Little Doty Branch over Rt Fork of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.