US Bridges

Citation Blvd over Bracktown Branch

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .6 MI E US 421 · Structure no. 034C00082R

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,089
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Citation Blvd over Bracktown Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Citation Blvd over Bracktown Branch in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,089 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,089 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCitation Blvd
CrossesBracktown Branch
Location.6 MI E US 421
RouteState Highway 1878
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08778, -84.54
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,089 (2019)
Projected traffic7,089 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Citation Blvd over Bracktown Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Citation Blvd over Bracktown 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 Citation Blvd over Bracktown Branch carry?

About 7,089 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Citation Blvd over Bracktown Branch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Citation Blvd over Bracktown Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.