US Bridges

Vance Road over Lees Branch Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · .3 MI S - Ky 389 · Structure no. 021C00028N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vance Road over Lees Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vance Road over Lees Branch Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 303 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesVance Road
CrossesLees Branch Creek
Location.3 MI S - Ky 389
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.61333, -85.1175
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2006)
Projected traffic303 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Vance Road over Lees Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vance Road over Lees Branch 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 Vance Road over Lees Branch Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Vance Road over Lees Branch Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Vance Road over Lees Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.