US Bridges

East Brown Street over Town Fork

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .2 MI East JCT US 27X · Structure no. 057C00046N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,222
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Brown Street over Town Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Brown Street over Town Fork in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 1,222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,222 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Brown Street
CrossesTown Fork
Location.2 MI East JCT US 27X
RouteCity Street 1115
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87583, -84.57083
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,222 (2022)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2042
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

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 East Brown Street over Town Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Brown Street 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 East Brown Street over Town Fork carry?

About 1,222 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Brown Street over Town Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East Brown Street over Town Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.