US Bridges

KY-49 over Beech Fork @ Greenwell F

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S Bg Pkway Op · Structure no. 090B00111N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-49 over Beech Fork @ Greenwell F is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-49 over Beech Fork @ Greenwell F in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2042. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-49
CrossesBeech Fork @ Greenwell F
Location1.0 MI S Bg Pkway Op
RouteState Highway 49
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76056, -85.46028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2022)
Projected traffic3,160 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-49 over Beech Fork @ Greenwell F built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-49 over Beech Fork @ Greenwell F in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-49 over Beech Fork @ Greenwell F carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-49 over Beech Fork @ Greenwell F?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-49 over Beech Fork @ Greenwell F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.