US Bridges

Longview Drive over Town Fork

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .35 MI E of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 057C00007N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longview Drive over Town Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Longview Drive over Town Fork in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 3,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,664 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLongview Drive
CrossesTown Fork
Location.35 MI E of JCT US 27
RouteCity Street 1089
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86444, -84.57278
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2006)
Projected traffic3,664 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Longview Drive over Town Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longview Drive over Town Fork 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 Longview Drive over Town Fork carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Longview Drive over Town Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Longview Drive over Town Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.