US Bridges

Ky 1972 over Branch of Gilberts Creek

Good

Garrard County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI East of JCT Ky 39 · Structure no. 040B00047N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1972 over Branch of Gilberts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1972 over Branch of Gilberts Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 544 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1972
CrossesBranch of Gilberts Creek
Location1.6 MI East of JCT Ky 39
RouteState Highway 1972
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5875, -84.54139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2022)
Projected traffic544 by 2042
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 1972 over Branch of Gilberts Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1972 over Branch of Gilberts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1972 over Branch of Gilberts Creek carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1972 over Branch of Gilberts Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1972 over Branch of Gilberts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.