US Bridges

Spoon Branch RD over Franklin Branch

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI NE of Ky 496 · Structure no. 029C00013N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spoon Branch RD over Franklin Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spoon Branch RD over Franklin Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2021. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSpoon Branch RD
CrossesFranklin Branch
Location1.0 MI NE of Ky 496
RouteCounty Highway 1323
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84667, -85.48361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2001)
Projected traffic30 by 2021
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Spoon Branch RD over Franklin Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spoon Branch RD over Franklin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spoon Branch RD over Franklin Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Spoon Branch RD over Franklin Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Spoon Branch RD over Franklin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.