US Bridges

East Brannon Road over West Hickman Creek

Good

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 2.2 Mi. East of US 27 · Structure no. 057B00033N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,084
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Brannon Road over West Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Brannon Road over West Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,084 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,084 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Brannon Road
CrossesWest Hickman Creek
Location2.2 Mi. East of US 27
RouteState Highway 3900
Coordinates37.94667, -84.50083
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,084 (2023)
Projected traffic6,084 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 East Brannon Road over West Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Brannon Road over West Hickman Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does East Brannon Road over West Hickman Creek carry?

About 6,084 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is East Brannon Road over West Hickman Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns East Brannon Road over West Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.