US Bridges

Breathitt Street over Town Branch

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 071C00044N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,290
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breathitt Street over Town Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Breathitt Street over 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 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 1,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,290 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBreathitt Street
CrossesTown Branch
Location.3 MI N of JCT US 431
RouteCity Street 1003
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85278, -86.88861
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2022)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Breathitt Street over Town Branch built?

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

What condition is Breathitt Street over 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Breathitt Street over Town Branch carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Breathitt Street over Town Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Breathitt Street over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.