US Bridges

Old Beech Fk RD over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 50FT of Ky 699 MP7.05 · Structure no. 097C00086N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Beech Fk RD over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Beech Fk RD over Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld Beech Fk RD
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location50FT of Ky 699 MP7.05
RouteCounty Highway 1539
Coordinates37.07694, -83.11056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2012)
Projected traffic67 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Old Beech Fk RD over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Beech Fk RD over Leatherwood Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Beech Fk RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Old Beech Fk RD over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Beech Fk RD over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.