US Bridges

Mullins Branch Rd. over Mullins Branch

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.4 S of Jones Creek RD · Structure no. 078C00138N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mullins Branch Rd. over Mullins Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mullins Branch Rd. over Mullins Branch in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMullins Branch Rd.
CrossesMullins Branch
Location0.4 S of Jones Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 1125
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50194, -85.0625
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2010)
Projected traffic28 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mullins Branch Rd. over Mullins Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mullins Branch Rd. over Mullins 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 2022.

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

About 28 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Mullins Branch Rd. over Mullins Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mullins Branch Rd. over Mullins Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.