US Bridges

Alexandria Drive over Town Branch

GoodPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · .5 M W. JCT US 421 · Structure no. 034C00056N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,468
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexandria Drive over Town Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexandria Drive over Town Branch in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,468 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexandria Drive
CrossesTown Branch
Location.5 M W. JCT US 421
RouteCity Street 4009
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.075, -84.5525
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,468 (2022)
Projected traffic11,468 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Alexandria Drive over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexandria Drive over Town Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Alexandria Drive over Town Branch carry?

About 11,468 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Alexandria Drive over Town Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Alexandria Drive over Town Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.