Martha Layne Colli over Beech Fork River
FairNelson County, Kentucky · Wbl 2.8 MI W of US31E Ntr · Structure no. 090B00015L
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 465 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,583
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martha Layne Colli over Beech Fork River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Martha Layne Colli over Beech Fork River in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 7,583 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,583 by 2042. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martha Layne Colli over Beech Fork River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martha Layne Colli over Beech Fork River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Martha Layne Colli over Beech Fork River carry?
About 7,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Martha Layne Colli over Beech Fork River?
The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Martha Layne Colli over Beech Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.