US Bridges

East Old State RD over Big Branch

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · 3 MI East of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 002C00069N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
472
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Old State RD over Big Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Old State RD over Big Branch in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 472 vehicles a day, projected to reach 605 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEast Old State RD
CrossesBig Branch
Location3 MI East of JCT US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1303
Coordinates36.78556, -86.22861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2017)
Projected traffic605 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 East Old State RD over Big Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Old State RD over Big Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does East Old State RD over Big Branch carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is East Old State RD over Big Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns East Old State RD over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.