US Bridges

Blacks Branch RD over Blacks Branch

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · .1 MI N JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 029C00037N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blacks Branch RD over Blacks Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blacks Branch RD over Blacks Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBlacks Branch RD
CrossesBlacks Branch
Location.1 MI N JCT Ky 100
RouteCounty Highway 1338
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7875, -85.52833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Blacks Branch RD over Blacks Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blacks Branch RD over Blacks 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 Blacks Branch RD over Blacks Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Blacks Branch RD over Blacks Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Blacks Branch RD over Blacks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.