US Bridges

Gum Branch Rd. over Gum Branch

Good

Boone County, Kentucky · _ · Structure no. 008C00078N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Branch Rd. over Gum Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Gum Branch Rd. over Gum Branch in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGum Branch Rd.
CrossesGum Branch
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 1204
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.89361, -84.75417
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic49 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gum Branch Rd. over Gum Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Branch Rd. over Gum Branch 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Gum Branch Rd. over Gum Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Gum Branch Rd. over Gum Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gum Branch Rd. over Gum Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.