US Bridges

Swallowfield RD over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI S of US 127 · Structure no. 037C00044N

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,911
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swallowfield RD over Long Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Swallowfield RD over Long Branch in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,662 by 2026. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSwallowfield RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.7 MI S of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1056
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33222, -84.85194
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,911 (2006)
Projected traffic3,662 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Swallowfield RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Swallowfield 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 Swallowfield RD over Long Branch carry?

About 2,911 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Swallowfield RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Swallowfield RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.