US Bridges

Branch Brothers RD over Fleming Creek

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. E. of Ky 57 · Structure no. 035C00041N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch Brothers RD over Fleming Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Branch Brothers RD over Fleming Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBranch Brothers RD
CrossesFleming Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Ky 57
RouteCounty Highway 1207
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36917, -83.78778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Branch Brothers RD over Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branch Brothers RD over Fleming Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Branch Brothers RD over Fleming Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Branch Brothers RD over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Branch Brothers RD over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.