Penn Branch Road over Little South Fork Creek
FairCasey County, Kentucky · .1 MI S.-Ky 243 · Structure no. 023C00086N
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Branch Road over Little South Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Penn Branch Road over Little South Fork Creek in Casey 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn Branch Road over Little South Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penn Branch Road over Little South Fork 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Penn Branch Road over Little South Fork Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Penn Branch Road over Little South Fork Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Branch Road over Little South Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.