US Bridges

Horan LN over Casey Branch

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · .8 MI E JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 078C00102N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horan LN over Casey Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horan LN over Casey Branch in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHoran LN
CrossesCasey Branch
Location.8 MI E JCT Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1038
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61833, -85.2425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2009)
Projected traffic214 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Horan LN over Casey Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horan LN over Casey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Horan LN over Casey Branch carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Horan LN over Casey Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Horan LN over Casey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.