US Bridges

US-119 over Winns Branch

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · US-119 over Winns Br · Structure no. 098B00257R

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
907 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,091
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over Winns Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over Winns Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,091 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2040. The structure is 907 ft (276.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS-119
CrossesWinns Branch
LocationUS-119 over Winns Br
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates37.5425, -82.44722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length907 ft (276.5 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,091 (2020)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-119 over Winns Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over Winns 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US-119 over Winns Branch carry?

About 3,091 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over Winns Branch?

The structure is 907 ft (276.5 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over Winns Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.