US Bridges

Merrimac-Peck Rd. over Murrell Branch

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E of Merrimac Rd. · Structure no. 109C00065N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrimac-Peck Rd. over Murrell Branch is a concrete slab carrying Merrimac-Peck Rd. over Murrell Branch in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMerrimac-Peck Rd.
CrossesMurrell Branch
Location0.3 MI E of Merrimac Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1015
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40944, -85.12528
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 closed—
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 Merrimac-Peck Rd. over Murrell Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merrimac-Peck Rd. over Murrell Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Merrimac-Peck Rd. over Murrell Branch carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Merrimac-Peck Rd. over Murrell Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Merrimac-Peck Rd. over Murrell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.