US Bridges

CR-1029 over Joes Branch

PoorPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · .25 MI N of JCT CR 5021 · Structure no. 030C00007N

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
766
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1029 over Joes Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1029 over Joes Branch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 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 766 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,186 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1029
CrossesJoes Branch
Location.25 MI N of JCT CR 5021
RouteCounty Highway 1029
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73278, -86.9275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2014)
Projected traffic1,186 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR-1029 over Joes Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR-1029 over Joes Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1029 over Joes Branch carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR-1029 over Joes Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1029 over Joes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.