US Bridges

Bardstown RD over Lyons Branch

Fair

Mercer County, Kentucky · 1.44 MI S JCT Ky 1987 · Structure no. 084C00047N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bardstown RD over Lyons Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bardstown RD over Lyons Branch in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBardstown RD
CrossesLyons Branch
Location1.44 MI S JCT Ky 1987
RouteCounty Highway 1311
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90861, -84.90417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bardstown RD over Lyons Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bardstown RD over Lyons 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bardstown RD over Lyons Branch carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bardstown RD over Lyons Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bardstown RD over Lyons Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.