US Bridges

701 Tank Dst Bn Ro over Dry Branch

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Hardin County, Kentucky · SE of Chaffee/Us 31W Int · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG20

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

701 Tank Dst Bn Ro over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 701 Tank Dst Bn Ro over Dry Branch in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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Carries701 Tank Dst Bn Ro
CrossesDry Branch
LocationSE of Chaffee/Us 31W Int
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.89303, -85.97211
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic8 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 701 Tank Dst Bn Ro over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 701 Tank Dst Bn Ro 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 701 Tank Dst Bn Ro over Dry Branch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 701 Tank Dst Bn Ro over Dry Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 701 Tank Dst Bn Ro over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the Army.