Big Beech Branch R over Middle Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Kentucky · .1 MI N. Ky 223 · Structure no. 061C00081N
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Beech Branch R over Middle Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Beech Branch R over Middle Fork Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Beech Branch R over Middle Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Beech Branch R over Middle Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Big Beech Branch R over Middle Fork Creek carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Big Beech Branch R over Middle Fork Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Big Beech Branch R over Middle Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.