US Bridges

Russell Branch RD over Troublesome Creek

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .01 MI North JCT Ky 476 · Structure no. 013C00048N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Branch RD over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russell Branch RD over Troublesome Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 723 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,046 by 2034. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Branch RD
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location.01 MI North JCT Ky 476
RouteCounty Highway 1114
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.475, -83.26972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2014)
Projected traffic1,046 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Branch RD over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Branch RD over Troublesome Creek 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 Russell Branch RD over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Russell Branch RD over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Branch RD over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.