US Bridges

Harp Pike over Marshall Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 1.45 MI N of Ky 12 · Structure no. 037C00048N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Pike over Marshall Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harp Pike over Marshall Branch in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp Pike
CrossesMarshall Branch
Location1.45 MI N of Ky 12
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29194, -84.91306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 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 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 Harp Pike over Marshall Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp Pike over Marshall 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 Harp Pike over Marshall Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Harp Pike over Marshall Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Pike over Marshall Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.