US Bridges

Big Branch Road over Big Branch

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. East Ky 15 JCT · Structure no. 013C00071N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Branch Road over Big Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Branch Road over Big Branch in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Branch Road
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.5 Mi. East Ky 15 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1104
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50389, -83.33444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Big Branch Road over Big Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Branch Road over Big 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Big Branch Road over Big Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Big Branch Road over Big Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Big Branch Road over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.