US Bridges

KY-605 over Beech Fork River

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · On Washington - Nelson Cl · Structure no. 090B00064N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
927
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-605 over Beech Fork River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-605 over Beech Fork River in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 927 vehicles a day, projected to reach 927 by 2042. The structure is 405 ft (123.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-605
CrossesBeech Fork River
LocationOn Washington - Nelson Cl
RouteState Highway 605
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73167, -85.3975
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length405 ft (123.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2022)
Projected traffic927 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-605 over Beech Fork River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-605 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-605 over Beech Fork River carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-605 over Beech Fork River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-605 over Beech Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.