US Bridges

Rush Branch Rd. over Rush Branch

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.6 Miles East of Ky 49 · Structure no. 078C00075N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush Branch Rd. over Rush Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rush Branch Rd. over Rush Branch in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRush Branch Rd.
CrossesRush Branch
Location0.6 Miles East of Ky 49
RouteCounty Highway 1130
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45083, -85.06083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2010)
Projected traffic24 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rush Branch Rd. over Rush Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rush Branch Rd. over Rush 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Rush Branch Rd. over Rush Branch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rush Branch Rd. over Rush Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Branch Rd. over Rush Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.