US Bridges

Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Slough

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .9 MI NW of Ky. 1897 · Structure no. 079C00076N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Slough is a wood or timber slab carrying Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Slough in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDogtown RD
CrossesBeaver Dam Slough
Location.9 MI NW of Ky. 1897
RouteCounty Highway 1185
Coordinates36.81611, -88.29806
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 Slough built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 153 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Slough?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dogtown RD over Beaver Dam Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.