US Bridges

Horseshoe Bend over Scott Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · 500EAST JCT Ky 474 · Structure no. 068C00057N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Bend over Scott Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horseshoe Bend over Scott Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Bend
CrossesScott Branch
Location500EAST JCT Ky 474
RouteCounty Highway 1105
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.46694, -83.25944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Horseshoe Bend over Scott Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Bend over Scott Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Bend over Scott Branch carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Horseshoe Bend over Scott Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Bend over Scott Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.