US Bridges

Jennings St. over Town Branch

GoodPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W. of US 51 · Structure no. 020C00055N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings St. over Town Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Jennings St. over Town Branch in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings St.
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.1 MI W. of US 51
RouteCity Street 1003
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87278, -89.01306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jennings St. over Town Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings St. over Town 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings St. over Town Branch carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Jennings St. over Town Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings St. over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.