US Bridges

Lee Rudy RD over Branch-Rhodes Crk

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. East-Jct Ky 279 · Structure no. 030C00114N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Rudy RD over Branch-Rhodes Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Rudy RD over Branch-Rhodes Crk in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Rudy RD
CrossesBranch-Rhodes Crk
Location.1 Mi. East-Jct Ky 279
RouteCounty Highway 1340
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77917, -87.22639
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2006)
Projected traffic203 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lee Rudy RD over Branch-Rhodes Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Rudy RD over Branch-Rhodes Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Rudy RD over Branch-Rhodes Crk carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Lee Rudy RD over Branch-Rhodes Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Rudy RD over Branch-Rhodes Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.