US Bridges

Murray Branch Road over Murray Branch

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 300 E. of L. Wood Rd. · Structure no. 029C00059N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Branch Road over Murray Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murray Branch Road over Murray Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMurray Branch Road
CrossesMurray Branch
Location300 E. of L. Wood Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1331
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82306, -85.57833
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic61 by 2038
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 Murray Branch Road over Murray Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Branch Road over Murray 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 Murray Branch Road over Murray Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Murray Branch Road over Murray Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Branch Road over Murray Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.