US Bridges

Madison Road/Madis over Horse Branch Creek

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · At JCT Ky 371 · Structure no. 059B00066N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,116
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Road/Madis over Horse Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Madison Road/Madis over Horse Branch Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 36,116 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,116 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMadison Road/Madis
CrossesHorse Branch Creek
LocationAt JCT Ky 371
RouteState Highway 17
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,116 (2023)
Projected traffic36,116 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Madison Road/Madis over Horse Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Road/Madis over Horse Branch Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Road/Madis over Horse Branch Creek carry?

About 36,116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Madison Road/Madis over Horse Branch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Madison Road/Madis over Horse Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.