US Bridges

Long Branch RD over Clifton Creek

Fair

Menifee County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 1274 · Structure no. 083C00006N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Branch RD over Clifton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Long Branch RD over Clifton Creek in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Branch RD
CrossesClifton Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 1274
RouteCounty Highway 1034
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96444, -83.5775
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2012)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Branch RD over Clifton Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Branch RD over Clifton Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Long Branch RD over Clifton Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Long Branch RD over Clifton Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Long Branch RD over Clifton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.