US Bridges

South Ripley RD over Beasley Creek

Poor

Mason County, Kentucky · .6 MI S of JCT Ky 8 · Structure no. 081C00035N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ripley RD over Beasley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Ripley RD over Beasley Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Ripley RD
CrossesBeasley Creek
Location.6 MI S of JCT Ky 8
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.71389, -83.84806
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2009)
Projected traffic59 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Ripley RD over Beasley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Ripley RD over Beasley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does South Ripley RD over Beasley Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is South Ripley RD over Beasley Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns South Ripley RD over Beasley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.