US Bridges

Lizzie Sharp Rd. over Langham Branch

Good

Wayne County, Kentucky · 0.4 Mi. W. KY-167 · Structure no. 116C00075N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lizzie Sharp Rd. over Langham Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lizzie Sharp Rd. over Langham Branch in Wayne 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLizzie Sharp Rd.
CrossesLangham Branch
Location0.4 Mi. W. KY-167
RouteCounty Highway 1138
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63028, -84.7925
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Lizzie Sharp Rd. over Langham Branch built?

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

What condition is Lizzie Sharp Rd. over Langham 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 Lizzie Sharp Rd. over Langham Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lizzie Sharp Rd. over Langham Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lizzie Sharp Rd. over Langham Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.