US Bridges

Nix Branch over Troublesome Creek

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .01 MI E JCT Ky 476 · Structure no. 013C00067N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nix Branch over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nix Branch over Troublesome Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNix Branch
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location.01 MI E JCT Ky 476
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45861, -83.26389
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nix Branch over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nix Branch 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 Nix Branch over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Nix Branch over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nix Branch over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.