US Bridges

Tattlers Branch Ro over Tates Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .1 MI E JCT Ky 169 · Structure no. 076C00089N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tattlers Branch Ro over Tates Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tattlers Branch Ro over Tates Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2026. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTattlers Branch Ro
CrossesTates Creek
Location.1 MI E JCT Ky 169
RouteCounty Highway 1327
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84917, -84.43083
Functional classRural 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2006)
Projected traffic42 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tattlers Branch Ro over Tates Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tattlers Branch Ro over Tates Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tattlers Branch Ro over Tates Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Tattlers Branch Ro over Tates Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tattlers Branch Ro over Tates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.