US Bridges

Valley Hill RD over Branch of Cartwright Ck

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI NW JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 115C00087N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Hill RD over Branch of Cartwright Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Hill RD over Branch of Cartwright Ck in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Hill RD
CrossesBranch of Cartwright Ck
Location1.5 MI NW JCT Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1314
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76111, -85.28444
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2010)
Projected traffic242 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Valley Hill RD over Branch of Cartwright Ck built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Hill RD over Branch of Cartwright Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Hill RD over Branch of Cartwright Ck carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Valley Hill RD over Branch of Cartwright Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Hill RD over Branch of Cartwright Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.