US Bridges

KY-610 over Beefhide Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Nw-Jct US 23&119 · Structure no. 098B00075N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-610 over Beefhide Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-610 over Beefhide Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-610
CrossesBeefhide Creek
Location1.5 MI Nw-Jct US 23&119
RouteState Highway 610
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28917, -82.59917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2020)
Projected traffic808 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-610 over Beefhide Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-610 over Beefhide 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-610 over Beefhide Creek carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-610 over Beefhide Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-610 over Beefhide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.