US Bridges

Millers Branch RD over Millers Branch

FairPosted for load

Trimble County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI N of US 42 · Structure no. 112C00029N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millers Branch RD over Millers Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Millers Branch RD over Millers Branch in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMillers Branch RD
CrossesMillers Branch
Location0.3 MI N of US 42
RouteCounty Highway 1013
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.62333, -85.26306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Millers Branch RD over Millers Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millers Branch RD over Millers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Millers Branch RD over Millers Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Millers Branch RD over Millers Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Millers Branch RD over Millers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.