US Bridges

CR 1347 over Branch of Wilson Branch

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi. S. Jct. CR1348 · Structure no. 051C00116N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1347 over Branch of Wilson Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1347 over Branch of Wilson Branch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1347
CrossesBranch of Wilson Branch
Location1.1 Mi. S. Jct. CR1348
RouteCounty Highway 1347
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76306, -87.66111
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2011)
Projected traffic129 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 1347 over Branch of Wilson Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1347 over Branch of Wilson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1347 over Branch of Wilson Branch carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 1347 over Branch of Wilson Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1347 over Branch of Wilson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.