US Bridges

Wards Branch Rd. over Wards Branch

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E JCT Ky 2741 · Structure no. 078C00142N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wards Branch Rd. over Wards Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wards Branch Rd. over Wards Branch in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWards Branch Rd.
CrossesWards Branch
Location0.1 MI E JCT Ky 2741
RouteCounty Highway 1212
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52694, -85.35083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2010)
Projected traffic145 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 Wards Branch Rd. over Wards Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wards Branch Rd. over Wards 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 Wards Branch Rd. over Wards Branch carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wards Branch Rd. over Wards Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wards Branch Rd. over Wards Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.