US Bridges

Adams Branch RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

Menifee County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 083C00012N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Branch RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Adams Branch RD over Beaver Creek in Menifee 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 257 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Branch RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.05 MI S of JCT US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94972, -83.63278
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2006)
Projected traffic257 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$67,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Branch RD over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Adams Branch RD over Beaver 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Adams Branch RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Adams Branch RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Branch RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.