US Bridges

Leestown Road over Fork of Town Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of JCT Ky 1977 · Structure no. 034B00018N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,122
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leestown Road over Fork of Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Leestown Road over Fork of Town Branch in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 12,122 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,122 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLeestown Road
CrossesFork of Town Branch
Location1 MI S of JCT Ky 1977
RouteU.S. Route 421
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09778, -84.56611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,122 (2021)
Projected traffic12,122 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Leestown Road over Fork of Town Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leestown Road over Fork of Town 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Leestown Road over Fork of Town Branch carry?

About 12,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Leestown Road over Fork of Town Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Leestown Road over Fork of Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.