US Bridges

Bethany Road over Branch-Hickman

Good

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI W. of Ky 1981 · Structure no. 057C00040N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Road over Branch-Hickman is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethany Road over Branch-Hickman in Jessamine 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 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 505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 505 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany Road
CrossesBranch-Hickman
Location2.3 MI W. of Ky 1981
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88444, -84.51972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2009)
Projected traffic505 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bethany Road over Branch-Hickman built?

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

What condition is Bethany Road over Branch-Hickman 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 Bethany Road over Branch-Hickman carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bethany Road over Branch-Hickman?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Road over Branch-Hickman?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.