US Bridges

Ky 528 over Road Run Branch

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT US 150 · Structure no. 115B00073N

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,286
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 528 over Road Run Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 528 over Road Run Branch in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 102 years old, older 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 3,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,286 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 528
CrossesRoad Run Branch
Location0.1 MI S of JCT US 150
RouteState Highway 528
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68417, -85.22278
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,286 (2023)
Projected traffic3,286 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 528 over Road Run Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ky 528 over Road Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 528 over Road Run Branch carry?

About 3,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 528 over Road Run Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 528 over Road Run Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.