US Bridges

Ten Mile RD over Little Beech Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI S of Ky 1416 · Structure no. 108C00020N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ten Mile RD over Little Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ten Mile RD over Little Beech Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2026. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTen Mile RD
CrossesLittle Beech Creek
Location0.75 MI S of Ky 1416
RouteCounty Highway 1012
Coordinates38.03278, -85.21528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2006)
Projected traffic61 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ten Mile RD over Little Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ten Mile 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 Ten Mile RD over Little Beech Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Ten Mile RD over Little Beech Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ten Mile RD over Little Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.