US Bridges

Fuller Branch over Clarksburg Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · 107 W of Jct. Ky 59 · Structure no. 068C00075N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuller Branch over Clarksburg Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fuller Branch over Clarksburg Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFuller Branch
CrossesClarksburg Branch
Location107 W of Jct. Ky 59
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.52861, -83.34167
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating109 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Fuller Branch over Clarksburg Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuller Branch over Clarksburg 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 Fuller Branch over Clarksburg Branch carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fuller Branch over Clarksburg Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fuller Branch over Clarksburg Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.