US Bridges

Big Twin Creek RD over Puncheon Camp Branch

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI W.-KY.1761 · Structure no. 094C00019N

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Twin Creek RD over Puncheon Camp Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Twin Creek RD over Puncheon Camp Branch in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 41 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 197 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Twin Creek RD
CrossesPuncheon Camp Branch
Location1.2 MI W.-KY.1761
RouteCounty Highway 1325
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57028, -84.93028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2006)
Projected traffic197 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Twin Creek RD over Puncheon Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Big Twin Creek RD over Puncheon Camp 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Big Twin Creek RD over Puncheon Camp Branch carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Big Twin Creek RD over Puncheon Camp Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Big Twin Creek RD over Puncheon Camp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.