US Bridges

Cornelius Street over Town Branch

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · .2 MI W-N.Main St-Us 431 · Structure no. 071C00049N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornelius Street over Town Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cornelius Street over Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCornelius Street
CrossesTown Branch
Location.2 MI W-N.Main St-Us 431
RouteCity Street 1049
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84833, -86.89083
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic490 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornelius Street over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornelius 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cornelius Street over Town Branch carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cornelius Street over Town Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cornelius Street over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.