US Bridges

Lucille Drive over Fork of Town Branch

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .2 MI E JCT US 421 · Structure no. 034C00084N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,269
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucille Drive over Fork of Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lucille Drive over Fork of 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 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 4,269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,269 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLucille Drive
CrossesFork of Town Branch
Location.2 MI E JCT US 421
RouteCity Street 1233
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08972, -84.54639
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,269 (2017)
Projected traffic4,269 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Lucille Drive over Fork of Town Branch built?

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

What condition is Lucille Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lucille Drive over Fork of Town Branch carry?

About 4,269 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lucille Drive over Fork of Town Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lucille Drive over Fork of Town Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.