Beecher ST over Sinking Creek
PoorPosted for loadPulaski County, Kentucky · 150 Ft West of CR-1251 · Structure no. 100C00017N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 288
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beecher ST over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beecher ST over Sinking Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beecher ST over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beecher ST over Sinking Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Beecher ST over Sinking Creek carry?
About 288 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Beecher ST over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Beecher ST over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.