US Bridges

Woodburn Hay RD over Fork of Middle Branch

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.5 M. E. of Old Mad. Rd. · Structure no. 024C00161N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodburn Hay RD over Fork of Middle Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Woodburn Hay RD over Fork of Middle Branch in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodburn Hay RD
CrossesFork of Middle Branch
Location1.5 M. E. of Old Mad. Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1111
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93972, -87.44917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Fork of Middle Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodburn Hay RD over Fork of Middle 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 August 2021.

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

About 171 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Woodburn Hay RD over Fork of Middle Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Woodburn Hay RD over Fork of Middle Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.