US Bridges

Jess Winn RD over Branch-Pryor Creek

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI SE Ky 2270 · Structure no. 089C00046N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jess Winn RD over Branch-Pryor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jess Winn RD over Branch-Pryor Creek in Muhlenberg 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJess Winn RD
CrossesBranch-Pryor Creek
Location1.7 MI SE Ky 2270
RouteCounty Highway 1182
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10556, -87.0425
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2011)
Projected traffic62 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jess Winn RD over Branch-Pryor Creek built?

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

What condition is Jess Winn RD over Branch-Pryor 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jess Winn RD over Branch-Pryor Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jess Winn RD over Branch-Pryor Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Jess Winn RD over Branch-Pryor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.