US Bridges

Georges Branch RD over Georges Branch

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Perry County, Kentucky · .1 M S of JCT Ky 3197 · Structure no. 097C00097N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,174
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georges Branch RD over Georges Branch is a concrete slab carrying Georges Branch RD over Georges 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 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 1,174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,174 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorges Branch RD
CrossesGeorges Branch
Location.1 M S of JCT Ky 3197
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20472, -83.06778
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,174 (2012)
Projected traffic1,174 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 Georges Branch RD over Georges Branch built?

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

What condition is Georges Branch RD over Georges 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 2023.

How much traffic does Georges Branch RD over Georges Branch carry?

About 1,174 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Georges Branch RD over Georges Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Georges Branch RD over Georges Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.