US Bridges

Woodburn Hay RD over Middle Branch

GoodPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI E. JCT CR 5099 · Structure no. 024C00104N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodburn Hay RD over Middle Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodburn Hay RD over Middle Branch in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodburn Hay RD
CrossesMiddle Branch
Location0.9 MI E. JCT CR 5099
RouteCounty Highway 1111
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94389, -87.455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2009)
Projected traffic171 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Woodburn Hay RD over Middle Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodburn Hay RD over Middle Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodburn Hay RD over Middle Branch carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Woodburn Hay RD over Middle Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Woodburn Hay RD over Middle Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.