US Bridges

Hughes LN over Carpenters Branch

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W of JCT US 27&AMP · Structure no. 034C00005N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes LN over Carpenters Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hughes LN over Carpenters Branch in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHughes LN
CrossesCarpenters Branch
Location1.1 MI W of JCT US 27&AMP
RouteCounty Highway 1016
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13361, -84.39889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2011)
Projected traffic162 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hughes LN over Carpenters Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes LN over Carpenters 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hughes LN over Carpenters Branch carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hughes LN over Carpenters Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes LN over Carpenters Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.