US Bridges

Branwood Drive over Branch-South Elkhorn

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .1 MI N JCT Ky 1980 · Structure no. 057C00044N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branwood Drive over Branch-South Elkhorn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Branwood Drive over Branch-South Elkhorn in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBranwood Drive
CrossesBranch-South Elkhorn
Location.1 MI N JCT Ky 1980
RouteCounty Highway 1017
Coordinates37.96917, -84.56889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2006)
Projected traffic208 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Branwood Drive over Branch-South Elkhorn built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branwood Drive over Branch-South Elkhorn 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 Branwood Drive over Branch-South Elkhorn carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Branwood Drive over Branch-South Elkhorn?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Branwood Drive over Branch-South Elkhorn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.