US Bridges

Old Frankfort Pike over Town Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .7 Mi. W. of Ky 922 · Structure no. 034B00155N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Frankfort Pike over Town Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old Frankfort Pike over Town Branch in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,192 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,192 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Frankfort Pike
CrossesTown Branch
Location.7 Mi. W. of Ky 922
RouteState Highway 1681
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05722, -84.52139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,192 (2023)
Projected traffic6,192 by 2043
Trucks22%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old Frankfort Pike over Town Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Frankfort Pike 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 Old Frankfort Pike over Town Branch carry?

About 6,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Old Frankfort Pike over Town Branch?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Frankfort Pike over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.