US Bridges

Carlisle Road over Mellins Branch

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Kentucky · 4.3 Mi. South Us. 42 · Structure no. 021C00016N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
606
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlisle Road over Mellins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Carlisle Road over Mellins Branch in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 606 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,099 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCarlisle Road
CrossesMellins Branch
Location4.3 Mi. South Us. 42
RouteCounty Highway 1216
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63417, -85.22333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2006)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carlisle Road over Mellins Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlisle Road over Mellins 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 Carlisle Road over Mellins Branch carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Carlisle Road over Mellins Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Carlisle Road over Mellins Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.