Greencastle RD over Taylor Branch
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI S of JCT Ky 263 · Structure no. 114C00016N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Greencastle RD over Taylor Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greencastle RD over Taylor Branch in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Greencastle RD over Taylor Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Greencastle RD over Taylor Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Greencastle RD over Taylor Branch carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Greencastle RD over Taylor Branch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Greencastle RD over Taylor Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.