US Bridges

Macedonia-Crofton over Branch-Pond River

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI S JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 024C00146N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia-Crofton over Branch-Pond River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Macedonia-Crofton over Branch-Pond River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMacedonia-Crofton
CrossesBranch-Pond River
Location3.0 MI S JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1093
Coordinates37.02528, -87.43056
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2009)
Projected traffic111 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 Macedonia-Crofton over Branch-Pond River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia-Crofton over Branch-Pond River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Macedonia-Crofton over Branch-Pond River carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Macedonia-Crofton over Branch-Pond River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia-Crofton over Branch-Pond River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.