US Bridges

West Main ST over Oxley Branch

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · .1 MI NE of W-Jct Ky 32 · Structure no. 103C00083N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,387
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main ST over Oxley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West Main ST over Oxley Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 6 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 7,387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,387 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Main ST
CrossesOxley Branch
Location.1 MI NE of W-Jct Ky 32
RouteCity Street 1032
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17917, -83.43722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,387 (2022)
Projected traffic7,387 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main ST over Oxley Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main ST over Oxley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does West Main ST over Oxley Branch carry?

About 7,387 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Main ST over Oxley Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Main ST over Oxley Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.