Ky 248 over Little Beech Creek
FairSpencer County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI E of Ky 44 · Structure no. 108B00033N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 671 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,783
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 248 over Little Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 248 over Little 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 1,783 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2043. The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 248 over Little Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 248 over Little 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 over Little Beech Creek carry?
About 1,783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ky 248 over Little Beech Creek?
The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 248 over Little Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.