US Bridges

Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch

FairPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI NW of JCT Ky 2&7 · Structure no. 045C00050N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLeatherwood RD
CrossesLeatherwood Branch
Location1.8 MI NW of JCT Ky 2&7
RouteCounty Highway 1303
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.49778, -83.05806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2019)
Projected traffic242 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.