US Bridges

Warsaw Branch over Warsaw Branch

Good

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N of Ky 485 · Structure no. 029C00061N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warsaw Branch over Warsaw Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warsaw Branch over Warsaw Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesWarsaw Branch
CrossesWarsaw Branch
Location0.2 MI N of Ky 485
RouteCounty Highway 1205
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74167, -85.41472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warsaw Branch over Warsaw Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warsaw Branch over Warsaw Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Warsaw Branch over Warsaw Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Warsaw Branch over Warsaw Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Warsaw Branch over Warsaw Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.