US Bridges

U.S. 79K over E Fk Town Branch

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 071B00055N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,032
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 79K over E Fk Town Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. 79K over E Fk Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 2,032 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,032 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 79K
CrossesE Fk Town Branch
Location.10 MI East of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 79
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84889, -86.88778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,032 (2022)
Projected traffic2,032 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 U.S. 79K over E Fk Town Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 79K over E Fk Town 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 79K over E Fk Town Branch carry?

About 2,032 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 79K over E Fk Town Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 79K over E Fk Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.