US Bridges

Vince Road over Marshall Branch

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .7 MI E of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 057C00001N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,665
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vince Road over Marshall Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vince Road over Marshall Branch in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,665 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,665 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVince Road
CrossesMarshall Branch
Location.7 MI E of JCT US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92361, -84.5375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2009)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vince Road over Marshall Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vince Road over Marshall 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Vince Road over Marshall Branch carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Vince Road over Marshall Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vince Road over Marshall Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.