US Bridges

Matthews Br over Matthew Branch

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · 30 N of Jt. US 60 · Structure no. 103C00098N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthews Br over Matthew Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matthews Br over Matthew Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMatthews Br
CrossesMatthew Branch
Location30 N of Jt. US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1029
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25389, -83.3375
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2009)
Projected traffic58 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Matthews Br over Matthew Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matthews Br over Matthew 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 Matthews Br over Matthew Branch carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Matthews Br over Matthew Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Matthews Br over Matthew Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.