US Bridges

Johnson Cem. Rd. over Tampa Branch

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 75 E JCT Mud Branch Rd. · Structure no. 050C00036N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Cem. Rd. over Tampa Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Cem. Rd. over Tampa Branch in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Cem. Rd.
CrossesTampa Branch
Location75 E JCT Mud Branch Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1399
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37139, -85.95056
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Johnson Cem. Rd. over Tampa Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Cem. Rd. over Tampa 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Cem. Rd. over Tampa Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Johnson Cem. Rd. over Tampa Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Cem. Rd. over Tampa Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.