US Bridges

US-29 over Vicks Branch

Good

Logan County, Kentucky · 0.55 M S of JCT KY-1309 · Structure no. 071B00113N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,384
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-29 over Vicks Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-29 over Vicks Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,384 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS-29
CrossesVicks Branch
Location0.55 M S of JCT KY-1309
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates36.76833, -87.01944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,384 (2022)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-29 over Vicks Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-29 over Vicks Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US-29 over Vicks Branch carry?

About 3,384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US-29 over Vicks Branch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-29 over Vicks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.