US Bridges

Wise RD over Long Branch

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Taylor County, Kentucky · 1.35 Miles S of US 68 · Structure no. 109C00068N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wise RD over Long Branch is a concrete slab carrying Wise RD over Long Branch in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWise RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.35 Miles S of US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36833, -85.28333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2022)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wise RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wise RD over Long 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wise RD over Long Branch carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wise RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wise RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.