US Bridges

Keeton Heights RD over Long Branch

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · .02 MI S JCT US 460 · Structure no. 088C00063N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keeton Heights RD over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Keeton Heights RD over Long Branch in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 548 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKeeton Heights RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location.02 MI S JCT US 460
RouteCity Street 1017
Coordinates37.91778, -83.26028
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2006)
Projected traffic548 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Keeton Heights RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keeton Heights RD over Long 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 2022.

How much traffic does Keeton Heights RD over Long Branch carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Keeton Heights RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Keeton Heights RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.