US Bridges

Seas Br over Seas Branch

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · 1 MI N Ky 32 · Structure no. 103C00066N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seas Br over Seas Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seas Br over Seas Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSeas Br
CrossesSeas Branch
Location1 MI N Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20028, -83.33389
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2009)
Projected traffic179 by 2029
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 Seas Br over Seas Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seas Br over Seas 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Seas Br over Seas Branch carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Seas Br over Seas Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Seas Br over Seas Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.