US Bridges

South Edgewater RD over Edgewater Branch

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT CR 5126 · Structure no. 049C00143N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Edgewater RD over Edgewater Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Edgewater RD over Edgewater Branch in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSouth Edgewater RD
CrossesEdgewater Branch
Location.1 MI S of JCT CR 5126
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33194, -84.32361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2021)
Projected traffic122 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

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 South Edgewater RD over Edgewater Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Edgewater RD over Edgewater 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does South Edgewater RD over Edgewater Branch carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is South Edgewater RD over Edgewater Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns South Edgewater RD over Edgewater Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.