US Bridges

Hog Branch RD over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Menifee County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT Ky 1274 · Structure no. 083C00023N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hog Branch RD over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hog 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHog Branch RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1274
RouteCounty Highway 1054
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97222, -83.56583
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2012)
Projected traffic12 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hog Branch RD over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Hog 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 August 2024.

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

About 12 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Hog Branch RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hog Branch RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.