US Bridges

Vanhooser Rd. over Spring Branch

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · 2 MI N. of JCT Ky 93 · Structure no. 070C00064N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanhooser Rd. over Spring Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Vanhooser Rd. over Spring Branch in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVanhooser Rd.
CrossesSpring Branch
Location2 MI N. of JCT Ky 93
RouteCounty Highway 1116
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10528, -88.24833
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2013)
Projected traffic18 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Vanhooser Rd. over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanhooser Rd. over Spring 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Vanhooser Rd. over Spring Branch carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Vanhooser Rd. over Spring Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Vanhooser Rd. over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.