Salisbury Br over R Fork Beaver Creek
Knott County, Kentucky · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Salisbury Br over R Fork Beaver Creek in Knott County, Kentucky, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 233 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2010).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 69 of the 141 inventoried bridges in Knott County rated fair (48.9%); 14 (9.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | 0.05 MI S of JCT KY 7 |
| NBI structure number | 060C00078N |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Knott County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-160 over R Frk Troublesome Crk | 1941 | 7,613 | Fair |
| Ky-160 over Lt Fk Troublesome Creek | 1978 | 6,705 | Fair |
| Ky-899 over Rt Fk Troublesome Crk | 1998 | 4,811 | Good |
| Ky-15 over Carr Fork Lake | 1972 | 4,778 | Fair |
| Ky-15 over Red Oak Branch | 1972 | 4,778 | Good |
| Ky-15 over Carr Fork Reservoir | 1972 | 4,604 | Fair |
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