US Bridges

West Main ST over Town Branch

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · .2 MI SW of W-Jct Ky 32 · Structure no. 103C00084N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,540
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main ST over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West Main ST over Town 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.

It carries about 4,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,540 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Main ST
CrossesTown Branch
Location.2 MI SW of W-Jct Ky 32
RouteCity Street 1032
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17389, -83.44
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2009)
Projected traffic4,540 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Town Branch built?

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

What condition is West Main ST over Town 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 2022.

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

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is West Main ST over Town Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns West Main ST over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.