US Bridges

East Marksberry RD over Shoemaker Branch

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. US 431 · Structure no. 030C00117N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
747
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Marksberry RD over Shoemaker Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying East Marksberry RD over Shoemaker Branch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 747 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,157 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Marksberry RD
CrossesShoemaker Branch
Location1.5 Mi. E. Jct. US 431
RouteCounty Highway 1225
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65222, -87.09528
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2006)
Projected traffic1,157 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 East Marksberry RD over Shoemaker Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Marksberry RD over Shoemaker 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East Marksberry RD over Shoemaker Branch carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is East Marksberry RD over Shoemaker Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Marksberry RD over Shoemaker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.