US Bridges

Angels Road over Trib Noahs Spring Branch

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.3 KM E of Patton RD · Structure no. DAPFORCAK006687

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Angels Road over Trib Noahs Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Angels Road over Trib Noahs Spring Branch in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAngels Road
CrossesTrib Noahs Spring Branch
Location1.3 KM E of Patton RD
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63991, -87.65437
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Angels Road over Trib Noahs Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angels Road over Trib Noahs Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Angels Road over Trib Noahs Spring Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Angels Road over Trib Noahs Spring Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Angels Road over Trib Noahs Spring Branch?

It is owned by the Army.