US Bridges

Gregory Woods RD over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S of Owen Cl · Structure no. 037C00041N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gregory Woods RD over Long Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Gregory Woods RD over Long Branch in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2026. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGregory Woods RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.5 MI S of Owen Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1020
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34111, -84.81722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2006)
Projected traffic108 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gregory Woods RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gregory Woods RD over Long 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 Gregory Woods RD over Long Branch carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Gregory Woods RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gregory Woods RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.