US Bridges

Long Branch over Island Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · .1 M SE of JCT CR1535 · Structure no. 098C00183N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Branch over Island Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Long Branch over Island Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long.

CarriesLong Branch
CrossesIsland Creek
Location.1 M SE of JCT CR1535
RouteCounty Highway 1291
Coordinates37.43556, -82.54583
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2011)
Projected traffic47 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Long Branch over Island Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Branch over Island 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Long Branch over Island Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Long Branch over Island Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns Long Branch over Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.