US Bridges

Ky 248 EB over Beech Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI E of Ky 44 · Structure no. 108B00032R

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
493 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
892
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 248 EB over Beech Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 248 EB over Beech Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2043. The structure is 493 ft (150.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 248 EB
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.75 MI E of Ky 44
RouteState Highway 248
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.045, -85.24611
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (63.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2023)
Projected traffic892 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 248 EB over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 248 EB over Beech 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 248 EB over Beech Creek carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ky 248 EB over Beech Creek?

The structure is 493 ft (150.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (63.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 248 EB over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.