US Bridges

East 7th ST over E Fk Town Branch

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · .2 MI W-Franklin St-Us 68 · Structure no. 071C00051N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 7th ST over E Fk Town Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East 7th ST over E Fk Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 504 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 7th ST
CrossesE Fk Town Branch
Location.2 MI W-Franklin St-Us 68
RouteCity Street 1047
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84444, -86.87722
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2022)
Projected traffic504 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 7th ST over E Fk Town Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 7th 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 2021.

How much traffic does East 7th ST over E Fk Town Branch carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East 7th ST over E Fk Town Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns East 7th ST over E Fk Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.