US Bridges

KY-1062 over Beechy Fork Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 807 · Structure no. 111B00032N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1062 over Beechy Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1062 over Beechy Fork Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1062
CrossesBeechy Fork Creek
Location1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 807
RouteState Highway 1062
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7725, -87.89583
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2018)
Projected traffic89 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1062 over Beechy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1062 over Beechy Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1062 over Beechy Fork Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1062 over Beechy Fork Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1062 over Beechy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.