US Bridges

Old Railroad Grade over Henderson Branch

Fair

Garrard County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of Noe RD · Structure no. 040C00010N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Railroad Grade over Henderson Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Railroad Grade over Henderson Branch in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 463 vehicles a day, projected to reach 736 by 2026. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Railroad Grade
CrossesHenderson Branch
Location.3 MI N of Noe RD
RouteCounty Highway 1104
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61278, -84.42194
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2006)
Projected traffic736 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Railroad Grade over Henderson Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Railroad Grade over Henderson 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Old Railroad Grade over Henderson Branch carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Railroad Grade over Henderson Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Old Railroad Grade over Henderson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.