US Bridges

Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch

FairPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · 5 MI W - Ky 7 · Structure no. 045C00072N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLeatherwood RD
CrossesLeatherwood Branch
Location5 MI W - Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1303
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.52306, -83.08194
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2019)
Projected traffic111 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 111 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Leatherwood RD over Leatherwood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.