US Bridges

Bee Hive RD over Leatherwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI S .Ky 699 · Structure no. 097C00059N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Hive RD over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bee Hive RD over Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBee Hive RD
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location0.7 MI S .Ky 699
RouteCounty Highway 1143
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07139, -83.10083
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2012)
Projected traffic121 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bee Hive RD over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Hive RD over Leatherwood 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bee Hive RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bee Hive RD over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Hive RD over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.