US Bridges

E 2nd ST over E Fk Town Branch

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · .1 MI E-N.Main St-Us 431 · Structure no. 071C00048N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,535
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 2nd ST over E Fk Town Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E 2nd 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 5 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 7,535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,292 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 2nd ST
CrossesE Fk Town Branch
Location.1 MI E-N.Main St-Us 431
RouteCity Street 1043
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84778, -86.88694
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
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,535 (2006)
Projected traffic12,292 by 2026
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 E 2nd ST over E Fk Town Branch built?

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

What condition is E 2nd 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 E 2nd ST over E Fk Town Branch carry?

About 7,535 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is E 2nd ST over E Fk Town Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E 2nd ST over E Fk Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.