US Bridges

East Brannon Rd. over Black Helen Gulch

Good

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 2.6 Mi. East of US 27 · Structure no. 057B00034N

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

About this bridge

East Brannon Rd. over Black Helen Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Brannon Rd. over Black Helen Gulch 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 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 6,084 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,084 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Brannon Rd.
CrossesBlack Helen Gulch
Location2.6 Mi. East of US 27
RouteState Highway 3900
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94417, -84.49472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 Rd. over Black Helen Gulch built?

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

What condition is East Brannon Rd. over Black Helen Gulch 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 Rd. over Black Helen Gulch carry?

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

How long is East Brannon Rd. over Black Helen Gulch?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Brannon Rd. over Black Helen Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.