US Bridges

Beda RD over Branch of Big No Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI NW JCT US 231 · Structure no. 092C00045N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beda RD over Branch of Big No Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Beda RD over Branch of Big No Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeda RD
CrossesBranch of Big No Creek
Location0.4 MI NW JCT US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1379
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49806, -86.93944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2006)
Projected traffic155 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beda RD over Branch of Big No Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beda RD over Branch of Big No 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Beda RD over Branch of Big No Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Beda RD over Branch of Big No Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Beda RD over Branch of Big No Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.