US Bridges

Beech Creek RD over Little Beech Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI N of JCT Ky 248 · Structure no. 108C00016N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Creek RD over Little Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beech Creek RD over Little Beech Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBeech Creek RD
CrossesLittle Beech Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Ky 248
RouteCounty Highway 1013
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02667, -85.18944
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2006)
Projected traffic159 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beech Creek RD over Little Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Creek RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beech Creek RD over Little Beech Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Beech Creek RD over Little Beech Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Creek RD over Little Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.