Dry Branch RD over Little Paint Creek
PoorJohnson County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI NW of JCT Ky 580 · Structure no. 058C00022N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Branch RD over Little Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dry Branch RD over Little Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Branch RD over Little Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Branch RD over Little Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Dry Branch RD over Little Paint Creek carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Dry Branch RD over Little Paint Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Branch RD over Little Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.