US Bridges

Big Branch over Big Branch Creek

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .7 MI SE of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 013C00091N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Branch over Big Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Big Branch over Big Branch Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Branch
CrossesBig Branch Creek
Location.7 MI SE of JCT Ky 15
RouteCounty Highway 1104
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5025, -83.33028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 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 closed100 mi (161 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 over Big Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Branch over Big Branch Creek 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 February 2024.

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

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Big Branch over Big Branch Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Big Branch over Big Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.