US Bridges

Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 2.3 Mi.Nw of Ky 1897 · Structure no. 079C00051N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDogtown RD
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location2.3 Mi.Nw of Ky 1897
RouteCounty Highway 1185
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82222, -88.30417
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2011)
Projected traffic153 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.