US Bridges

South Forbes Road over Town Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 300FT Nor. of JCT Ky 1681 · Structure no. 034B00108N

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,887
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Forbes Road over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying South Forbes Road over Town Branch in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 58 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 7,887 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,887 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Forbes Road
CrossesTown Branch
Location300FT Nor. of JCT Ky 1681
RouteCity Street 7438
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05833, -84.52361
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,887 (2021)
Projected traffic7,887 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Forbes Road over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is South Forbes Road over 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 South Forbes Road over Town Branch carry?

About 7,887 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is South Forbes Road over Town Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns South Forbes Road over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.