US Bridges

KY-109 over Branch Geiger Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of JCT Ky 130 · Structure no. 113B00037N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
973
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over Branch Geiger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-109 over Branch Geiger Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 973 vehicles a day, projected to reach 973 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-109
CrossesBranch Geiger Creek
Location.5 MI N of JCT Ky 130
RouteState Highway 109
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62694, -88.06306
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic973 (2022)
Projected traffic973 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-109 over Branch Geiger Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-109 over Branch Geiger Creek 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 KY-109 over Branch Geiger Creek carry?

About 973 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-109 over Branch Geiger Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-109 over Branch Geiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.