US Bridges

Steele Branch RD over Steeles Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI W of US 127 · Structure no. 037C00007N

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steele Branch RD over Steeles Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Steele Branch RD over Steeles Branch in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSteele Branch RD
CrossesSteeles Branch
Location0.8 MI W of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1031
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28778, -84.85972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2006)
Projected traffic172 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steele Branch RD over Steeles Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Steele Branch RD over Steeles Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Steele Branch RD over Steeles Branch carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Steele Branch RD over Steeles Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Steele Branch RD over Steeles Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.