US Bridges

Walters Lakes RD over Oldham Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .155 Miles S of Ky 499 · Structure no. 076C00094N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walters Lakes RD over Oldham Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walters Lakes RD over Oldham Branch in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWalters Lakes RD
CrossesOldham Branch
Location.155 Miles S of Ky 499
RouteCounty Highway 1111
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2021)
Projected traffic33 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Walters Lakes RD over Oldham Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walters Lakes RD over Oldham 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Walters Lakes RD over Oldham Branch carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Walters Lakes RD over Oldham Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Walters Lakes RD over Oldham Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.