US Bridges

Owens Branch Road over Owens Branch

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of Ky 3195 Term. · Structure no. 097C00096N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Branch Road over Owens Branch is a concrete slab carrying Owens Branch Road over Owens Branch in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens Branch Road
CrossesOwens Branch
Location.1 MI W of Ky 3195 Term.
RouteCounty Highway 1145
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07972, -83.11333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic157 by 2040
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 Owens Branch Road over Owens Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Branch Road over Owens 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Owens Branch Road over Owens Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Owens Branch Road over Owens Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Branch Road over Owens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.