US Bridges

Liggett Church RD over Upper Double Branch

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of JCT Ky 72 · Structure no. 048C00046N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liggett Church RD over Upper Double Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liggett Church RD over Upper Double Branch in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLiggett Church RD
CrossesUpper Double Branch
Location.1 MI SE of JCT Ky 72
RouteCounty Highway 1223
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7525, -83.34528
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic200 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liggett Church RD over Upper Double Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liggett Church RD over Upper Double 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Liggett Church RD over Upper Double Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Liggett Church RD over Upper Double Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Liggett Church RD over Upper Double Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.