US Bridges

Loop Road (old Ky over Georges Branch

FairPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · .4 MI SW of N-Jct US 127 · Structure no. 023C00098N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop Road (old Ky over Georges Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Loop Road (old Ky over Georges Branch in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 271 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLoop Road (old Ky
CrossesGeorges Branch
Location.4 MI SW of N-Jct US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1099
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38444, -84.87
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2020)
Projected traffic271 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Loop Road (old Ky over Georges Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop Road (old Ky over Georges 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 2024.

How much traffic does Loop Road (old Ky over Georges Branch carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Loop Road (old Ky over Georges Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Loop Road (old Ky over Georges Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.