US Bridges

Williams Drive over Town Fork

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .25 MI E of US 27X · Structure no. 057C00051N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,655
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Drive over Town Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Williams Drive 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 1,655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,655 by 2037. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Drive
CrossesTown Fork
Location.25 MI E of US 27X
RouteCity Street 1104
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87, -84.57194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2017)
Projected traffic1,655 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Williams Drive over Town Fork built?

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

What condition is Williams 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 Williams Drive over Town Fork carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Williams Drive over Town Fork?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Drive over Town Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.