US Bridges

Campbell Branch RD over Sycamore Fork

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 058C00040N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
655
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Branch RD over Sycamore Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Campbell Branch RD over Sycamore Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 655 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Branch RD
CrossesSycamore Fork
Location0.1 MI W of JCT US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1039
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87667, -82.78028
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2011)
Projected traffic655 by 2031
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 Campbell Branch RD over Sycamore Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Branch RD over Sycamore 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Campbell Branch RD over Sycamore Fork carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Campbell Branch RD over Sycamore Fork?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Branch RD over Sycamore Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.