US Bridges

BG-9002 over Beech Fork River

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · Ebl 2.8 MI W of US31E Ntr · Structure no. 090B00015R

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
462 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BG-9002 over Beech Fork River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying BG-9002 over Beech Fork River in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,583 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,583 by 2042. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBG-9002
CrossesBeech Fork River
LocationEbl 2.8 MI W of US31E Ntr
RouteState Highway 9002
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77944, -85.53833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,583 (2022)
Projected traffic7,583 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 BG-9002 over Beech Fork River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is BG-9002 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 BG-9002 over Beech Fork River carry?

About 7,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is BG-9002 over Beech Fork River?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns BG-9002 over Beech Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.