US Bridges

Swallowfield RD over Trib to Long Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of US 127 · Structure no. 037C00045N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,911
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swallowfield RD over Trib to Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Swallowfield RD over Trib to Long Branch in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, 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.

It carries about 2,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,662 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSwallowfield RD
CrossesTrib to Long Branch
Location0.2 MI S of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1056
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34083, -84.84889
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 Trib to Long Branch built?

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

What condition is Swallowfield RD over Trib to 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 Trib to Long Branch carry?

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

How long is Swallowfield RD over Trib to Long Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Swallowfield RD over Trib to Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.