In just about a two hour period
Saturday, dozens of cars made it as far at the road leading up to the
Beaver Creek bridge and had to turn right back around. Many of the
drivers told KY3 their only option is a 45 minute detour.
MODOT: U.S. Route 160 at Beaver
Creek near Kissee Mills CLOSED Immediately Due to Bridge deterioration!
What: U.S. Route 160 at the bridge over
Beaver Creek near Kissee Mills CLOSED immediately due to
deterioration of the bridge structure
Why: A inspection of the bridge this
week has shown extreme deterioration of the support components
located under the bridge deck that connect the deck to the girders
and other support structures. The bridge will remain CLOSED until
repairs can be made. Currently, there is no timetable for
completing repairs. More information will be announced later when
repairs are scheduled.
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Details:
- Route 160 CLOSED at the bridge over Beaver Creek near Kissee Mills
- The bridge was built in 1953 and carries 2,000 vehicles a day
- Drivers will be able to get to entrances and driveways on either side of the bridge but will not be able to cross the bridge
- Drivers are urged to use state routes to get around the closing including Route 125 and Route 76
(Weather and/or construction delays
will alter the work schedule)
I'll post updates here if I get any news from MoDot!
I'll post updates here if I get any news from MoDot!
UPDATE: Good news! This from MoDot - 'Repairs on the U.S. Route 160 bridge over Beaver Creek will start on Tuesday, Nov. 26, and could last until mid-December.
