US Bridges

Beech Fork RD over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 699 · Structure no. 097C00065N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2006 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Beech Fork RD over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Beech Fork RD over Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 978 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,181 by 2026. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Fork RD
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location@ JCT Ky 699
RouteCounty Highway 1126
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06611, -83.11917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2006)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Beech Fork RD over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beech Fork RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Beech Fork RD over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Fork RD over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).