US Bridges

Glover RD over Bowles Branch

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S of Ky 90 · Structure no. 005C00062N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glover RD over Bowles Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Glover RD over Bowles Branch in Barren 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 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2037. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGlover RD
CrossesBowles Branch
Location1.2 MI S of Ky 90
RouteCounty Highway 1116
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92444, -85.83056
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2017)
Projected traffic126 by 2037
Trucks0%
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 Glover RD over Bowles Branch built?

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

What condition is Glover RD over Bowles 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Glover RD over Bowles Branch carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Glover RD over Bowles Branch?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Glover RD over Bowles Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.