US Bridges

North Breathitt ST over E Fk Town Branch

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · .1 MI N 4th St-Us 68 · Structure no. 071C00045N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
619
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Breathitt ST over E Fk Town Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Breathitt ST 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 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 619 vehicles a day, projected to reach 619 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Breathitt ST
CrossesE Fk Town Branch
Location.1 MI N 4th St-Us 68
RouteCity Street 1105
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84667, -86.885
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2022)
Projected traffic619 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 North Breathitt ST over E Fk Town Branch built?

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

What condition is North Breathitt ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does North Breathitt ST over E Fk Town Branch carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Breathitt ST over E Fk Town Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns North Breathitt ST over E Fk Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.