US Bridges

Branscum RD over Denny Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · .3 MI S of JCT Ky 776 · Structure no. 116C00034N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branscum RD over Denny Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Branscum RD over Denny Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBranscum RD
CrossesDenny Creek
Location.3 MI S of JCT Ky 776
RouteCounty Highway 1053
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81917, -84.68194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Branscum RD over Denny Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branscum RD over Denny 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Branscum RD over Denny Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Branscum RD over Denny Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Branscum RD over Denny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.