US Bridges

Old Town Branch RD over Old Town Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of I-75 Underpass · Structure no. 076C00096N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town Branch RD over Old Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Town Branch RD over Old Town Branch in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 317 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Town Branch RD
CrossesOld Town Branch
Location.1 MI W of I-75 Underpass
RouteCounty Highway 1203
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70611, -84.32083
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2021)
Projected traffic317 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Town Branch RD over Old Town Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Town Branch RD over Old 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Town Branch RD over Old Town Branch carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Old Town Branch RD over Old Town Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Old Town Branch RD over Old Town Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.