US Bridges

Walnut Creek Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch

Good

Madison County, Kentucky · 200 Ft. W. of Ky 595 · Structure no. 076C00097N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch is a steel culvert carrying Walnut Creek Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Creek Drive
CrossesWalnut Meadow Branch
Location200 Ft. W. of Ky 595
RouteCity Street 2330
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59583, -84.31889
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Creek Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Creek Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Creek Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Walnut Creek Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.