US Bridges

Masterson Station over Fork of Town Branch

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .2 Mi- E JCT US 421 · Structure no. 034C00069N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,756
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masterson Station over Fork of Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Masterson Station over Fork of Town Branch in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 1,756 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,756 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMasterson Station
CrossesFork of Town Branch
Location.2 Mi- E JCT US 421
RouteCity Street 1249
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08972, -84.55278
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,756 (2023)
Projected traffic1,756 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 Masterson Station over Fork of Town Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masterson Station over Fork of 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 2021.

How much traffic does Masterson Station over Fork of Town Branch carry?

About 1,756 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Masterson Station over Fork of Town Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Masterson Station over Fork of Town Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.