US Bridges

Long Branch Road over Bullskin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 1482 · Structure no. 026C00007N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Branch Road over Bullskin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Branch Road over Bullskin Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Branch Road
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1482
RouteCounty Highway 1051
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25194, -83.61417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2014)
Projected traffic27 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Branch Road over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Branch Road over Bullskin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Long Branch Road over Bullskin Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Long Branch Road over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Long Branch Road over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.