US Bridges

Hugh Paxton Rd. over Dry Branch

Good

Green County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of US 68 · Structure no. 044C00011N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hugh Paxton Rd. over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hugh Paxton Rd. over Dry Branch in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHugh Paxton Rd.
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.1 MI S of US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1508
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2275, -85.50667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2011)
Projected traffic121 by 2031
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

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 Hugh Paxton Rd. over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hugh Paxton Rd. over Dry Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hugh Paxton Rd. over Dry Branch carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hugh Paxton Rd. over Dry Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hugh Paxton Rd. over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.