US Bridges

Beech Frk RD over Beech Fork Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · .8 MI N JCT Ky 68 · Structure no. 078C00106N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Frk RD over Beech Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beech Frk RD over Beech Fork Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeech Frk RD
CrossesBeech Fork Creek
Location.8 MI N JCT Ky 68
RouteCounty Highway 1024
Coordinates37.59722, -85.07417
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2009)
Projected traffic154 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beech Frk RD over Beech Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Frk RD over Beech Fork 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 Beech Frk RD over Beech Fork Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Beech Frk RD over Beech Fork Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Frk RD over Beech Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.