US Bridges

CR-1241 over Beech Fork

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · 2/3 MP 421 S · Structure no. 066C00073N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1241 over Beech Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR-1241 over Beech Fork in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1241
CrossesBeech Fork
Location2/3 MP 421 S
RouteCounty Highway 1241
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94056, -83.39083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2022)
Projected traffic9 by 2042
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 CR-1241 over Beech Fork built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1241 over Beech Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1241 over Beech Fork carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR-1241 over Beech Fork?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1241 over Beech Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.