US Bridges

Long Branch Rd. over Long Branch Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 2.15 MI S of Ky 1834 · Structure no. 109C00057N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Branch Rd. over Long Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Branch Rd. over Long Branch Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Branch Rd.
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location2.15 MI S of Ky 1834
RouteCounty Highway 1002
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35694, -85.28194
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
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 Long Branch Rd. over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Branch Rd. over Long Branch Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Long Branch Rd. over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Long Branch Rd. over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Long Branch Rd. over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.