US Bridges

Toms Branch Road over Troublesome Creek

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 0.1 M S of JCT KY-476 · Structure no. 097C00107N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toms Branch Road over Troublesome Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toms Branch Road over Troublesome Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesToms Branch Road
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location0.1 M S of JCT KY-476
RouteCounty Highway 1447
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38111, -83.18611
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Toms Branch Road over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toms Branch Road over Troublesome Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Toms Branch Road over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Toms Branch Road over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Toms Branch Road over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.