Ky 44 over Little Beech Creek
PoorShelby County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI E of Ky 714 · Structure no. 106B00012N
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,593
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 44 over Little Beech Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 44 over Little Beech Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.
It carries about 1,593 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 44 over Little Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 44 over Little Beech 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ky 44 over Little Beech Creek carry?
About 1,593 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ky 44 over Little Beech Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 44 over Little Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.