US Bridges

Village Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · 200 Ft W. of Ky 595 · Structure no. 076C00098N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch is a steel culvert carrying Village 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 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 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Drive
CrossesWalnut Meadow Branch
Location200 Ft W. of Ky 595
RouteCity Street 2282
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59528, -84.32028
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2013)
Projected traffic465 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Village Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch built?

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

What condition is Village Drive over Walnut Meadow 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 Village Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Village Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Village Drive over Walnut Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.