US Bridges

Laurel Creek over Over Bradford Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of Ky 1068 · Structure no. 068C00071N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Creek over Over Bradford Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Creek over Over Bradford Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLaurel Creek
CrossesOver Bradford Branch
Location1 MI S of Ky 1068
RouteCounty Highway 1122
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36444, -83.33611
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2009)
Projected traffic202 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Laurel Creek over Over Bradford Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Creek over Over Bradford 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 2022.

How much traffic does Laurel Creek over Over Bradford Branch carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Creek over Over Bradford Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Creek over Over Bradford Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.