US Bridges

Ky 49 over Hamilton Branch

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 2 Miles NW of Ky 84 · Structure no. 078B00095N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 49 over Hamilton Branch is a concrete slab carrying Ky 49 over Hamilton Branch in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesKy 49
CrossesHamilton Branch
Location2 Miles NW of Ky 84
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.58972, -85.30028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2022)
Projected traffic2,601 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 49 over Hamilton Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 49 over Hamilton 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 49 over Hamilton Branch carry?

About 2,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 49 over Hamilton Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 49 over Hamilton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.