US Bridges

New Lair RD over Edgewater Branch

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · .1 MI E. JCT US 27 · Structure no. 049C00102N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
746
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Lair RD over Edgewater Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Lair RD over Edgewater Branch in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 746 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Lair RD
CrossesEdgewater Branch
Location.1 MI E. JCT US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1125
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34083, -84.30639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2021)
Projected traffic746 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 New Lair RD over Edgewater Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Lair RD over Edgewater 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does New Lair RD over Edgewater Branch carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is New Lair RD over Edgewater Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Lair RD over Edgewater Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.