US Bridges

Kummer Road over Neely Branch

Fair

Simpson County, Kentucky · .1 MI S Ky 383 · Structure no. 107C00013N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
306
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kummer Road over Neely Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kummer Road over Neely Branch in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKummer Road
CrossesNeely Branch
Location.1 MI S Ky 383
RouteCounty Highway 1207
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69306, -86.65278
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2022)
Projected traffic306 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Kummer Road over Neely Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kummer Road over Neely 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kummer Road over Neely Branch carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kummer Road over Neely Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kummer Road over Neely Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.