US Bridges

Tower Mountain RD over Beech Fork

Good

Leslie County, Kentucky · 50 Ft W of US 421 · Structure no. 066C00098N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Mountain RD over Beech Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tower Mountain RD over Beech Fork in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTower Mountain RD
CrossesBeech Fork
Location50 Ft W of US 421
RouteCounty Highway 1259
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04056, -83.40194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2021)
Projected traffic24 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Tower Mountain RD over Beech Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Mountain RD over Beech Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Tower Mountain RD over Beech Fork carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Tower Mountain RD over Beech Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Tower Mountain RD over Beech Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.