US Bridges

Gullion Branch RD over Gullion Creek

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI S of Ky 389 · Structure no. 052C00044N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gullion Branch RD over Gullion Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gullion Branch RD over Gullion Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGullion Branch RD
CrossesGullion Creek
Location0.9 MI S of Ky 389
RouteCounty Highway 1027
Coordinates38.57417, -85.0875
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Gullion Branch RD over Gullion Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gullion Branch RD over Gullion 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gullion Branch RD over Gullion Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Gullion Branch RD over Gullion Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gullion Branch RD over Gullion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.