US Bridges

South Garden Mile over Branch of Canoe Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · 500 NE of JCT Ky 812 · Structure no. 051C00087N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,632
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Garden Mile over Branch of Canoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Garden Mile over Branch of Canoe Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 2,632 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,632 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Garden Mile
CrossesBranch of Canoe Creek
Location500 NE of JCT Ky 812
RouteCity Street 1132
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81639, -87.55972
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,632 (2018)
Projected traffic2,632 by 2038
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 South Garden Mile over Branch of Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Garden Mile over Branch of Canoe Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does South Garden Mile over Branch of Canoe Creek carry?

About 2,632 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is South Garden Mile over Branch of Canoe Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns South Garden Mile over Branch of Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.