US Bridges

Poplar Log Bridge over Flat Branch

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI E JCT Gr Rvr Pkwy · Structure no. 030C00138N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Log Bridge over Flat Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poplar Log Bridge over Flat Branch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Log Bridge
CrossesFlat Branch
Location0.8 MI E JCT Gr Rvr Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 1153
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63056, -86.97417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2014)
Projected traffic144 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Poplar Log Bridge over Flat Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Log Bridge over Flat 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 2022.

How much traffic does Poplar Log Bridge over Flat Branch carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Poplar Log Bridge over Flat Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Log Bridge over Flat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.