US Bridges

Beech Fork Rd. over Beech Fork

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 2 Miles North of US 68 · Structure no. 078C00150N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Fork Rd. over Beech Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Fork Rd. over Beech Fork in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBeech Fork Rd.
CrossesBeech Fork
Location2 Miles North of US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1024
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61056, -85.085
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2009)
Projected traffic87 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Fork Rd. over Beech Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Fork 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Beech Fork Rd. over Beech Fork carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Beech Fork Rd. over Beech Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Fork Rd. over Beech Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.