US Bridges

Lane Branch RD over Cutshin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. Sou Ky 699 · Structure no. 066C00044N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane Branch RD over Cutshin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lane Branch RD over Cutshin Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLane Branch RD
CrossesCutshin Creek
Location0.1 Mi. Sou Ky 699
RouteCounty Highway 1116
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09, -83.25972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lane Branch RD over Cutshin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lane Branch RD over Cutshin 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lane Branch RD over Cutshin Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lane Branch RD over Cutshin Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Lane Branch RD over Cutshin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.