US Bridges

KY-743 over Little Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · .31 Mi. S. Edmonson CO LN · Structure no. 114B00079N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,340
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-743 over Little Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-743 over Little Beaver Dam Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,340 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-743
CrossesLittle Beaver Dam Creek
Location.31 Mi. S. Edmonson CO LN
RouteState Highway 743
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09861, -86.31167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2021)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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-743 over Little Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-743 over Little Beaver Dam 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-743 over Little Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-743 over Little Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-743 over Little Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.