US Bridges

Charles Elgin RD over Barney Branch

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI W of JCT Ky 39 · Structure no. 100C00061N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles Elgin RD over Barney Branch is a concrete slab carrying Charles Elgin RD over Barney Branch in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles Elgin RD
CrossesBarney Branch
Location1.0 MI W of JCT Ky 39
RouteCounty Highway 1101
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26528, -84.53417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2019)
Projected traffic218 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charles Elgin RD over Barney Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles Elgin RD over Barney Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Charles Elgin RD over Barney Branch carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Charles Elgin RD over Barney Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Charles Elgin RD over Barney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.