US Bridges

Tracy RD over Branch of Benson Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kentucky · 30 W 512 JCT · Structure no. 003C00067N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tracy RD over Branch of Benson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tracy RD over Branch of Benson Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTracy RD
CrossesBranch of Benson Creek
Location30 W 512 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06444, -85.01694
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2021)
Projected traffic77 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tracy RD over Branch of Benson Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tracy RD over Branch of Benson Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tracy RD over Branch of Benson Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Tracy RD over Branch of Benson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tracy RD over Branch of Benson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.