US Bridges

Hafley Branch Road over Coffman Branch

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .2 MI N JCT Ky 78 · Structure no. 023C00080N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hafley Branch Road over Coffman Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hafley Branch Road over Coffman Branch in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHafley Branch Road
CrossesCoffman Branch
Location.2 MI N JCT Ky 78
RouteCounty Highway 1012
Coordinates37.46972, -84.92222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hafley Branch Road over Coffman Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hafley Branch Road over Coffman 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Hafley Branch Road over Coffman Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hafley Branch Road over Coffman Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hafley Branch Road over Coffman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.