US Bridges

Murphy Branch Road over Big South Fork

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .1 MI S Ky 78 · Structure no. 023C00082N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Branch Road over Big South Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murphy Branch Road over Big South Fork 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Branch Road
CrossesBig South Fork
Location.1 MI S Ky 78
RouteCounty Highway 1349
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45278, -84.98778
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Murphy Branch Road over Big South Fork built?

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

What condition is Murphy Branch Road over Big South Fork 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 Murphy Branch Road over Big South Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Murphy Branch Road over Big South Fork?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Branch Road over Big South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.