US Bridges

Beech Frk Loop over Calloway Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 243 · Structure no. 078C00109N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Frk Loop over Calloway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Beech Frk Loop over Calloway Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Frk Loop
CrossesCalloway Creek
Location1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 243
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58694, -85.0725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2009)
Projected traffic107 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beech Frk Loop over Calloway Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Frk Loop over Calloway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Beech Frk Loop over Calloway Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Beech Frk Loop over Calloway Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Frk Loop over Calloway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.