US Bridges

Tick Creek RD over Beech Fork River

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI E of JCT Ky 152 · Structure no. 115C00015N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tick Creek RD over Beech Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tick Creek RD over Beech Fork River in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTick Creek RD
CrossesBeech Fork River
Location3.0 MI E of JCT Ky 152
RouteCounty Highway 1142
Coordinates37.6975, -85.10778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tick Creek RD over Beech Fork River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tick Creek RD over Beech Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Tick Creek RD over Beech Fork River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tick Creek RD over Beech Fork River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Tick Creek RD over Beech Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.