US Bridges

Old Lafayette RD over Branch-Little River

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .2 MI East- Ky 107 · Structure no. 024C00119N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lafayette RD over Branch-Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Lafayette RD over Branch-Little River in Christian 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 5 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesOld Lafayette RD
CrossesBranch-Little River
Location.2 MI East- Ky 107
RouteCounty Highway 1292
Coordinates36.71333, -87.58694
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2006)
Projected traffic103 by 2026
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 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 Old Lafayette RD over Branch-Little River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lafayette RD over Branch-Little River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lafayette RD over Branch-Little River carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Lafayette RD over Branch-Little River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lafayette RD over Branch-Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.