US Bridges

Bear Branch RD over Williams Branch

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · .02 MI S Ky 437 · Structure no. 088C00053N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Branch RD over Williams Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Branch RD over Williams Branch in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Branch RD
CrossesWilliams Branch
Location.02 MI S Ky 437
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90583, -83.11556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2012)
Projected traffic192 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 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 Bear Branch RD over Williams Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Branch RD over Williams 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Branch RD over Williams Branch carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bear Branch RD over Williams Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Branch RD over Williams Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.