US Bridges

Beech LANE|CR-1131 over East Fork of Beech Fork

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI S JCT Texas Loop · Structure no. 115C00089N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech LANE|CR-1131 over East Fork of Beech Fork is a concrete slab carrying Beech LANE|CR-1131 over East Fork of Beech Fork in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech LANE|CR-1131
CrossesEast Fork of Beech Fork
Location0.6 MI S JCT Texas Loop
RouteCounty Highway 1131
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64778, -85.10917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Beech LANE|CR-1131 over East Fork of Beech Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech LANE|CR-1131 over East Fork of Beech Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Beech LANE|CR-1131 over East Fork of Beech Fork carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Beech LANE|CR-1131 over East Fork of Beech Fork?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Beech LANE|CR-1131 over East Fork of Beech Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.