US Bridges

Burns RD over Wolf Branch

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT CR 5305 · Structure no. 030C00142N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burns RD over Wolf Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burns RD over Wolf Branch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurns RD
CrossesWolf Branch
Location.5 MI E of JCT CR 5305
RouteCounty Highway 1308
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65333, -87.16167
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2006)
Projected traffic290 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 Burns RD over Wolf Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burns RD over Wolf 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 Burns RD over Wolf Branch carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Burns RD over Wolf Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Burns RD over Wolf Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.