US Bridges

Greenbriar Branch over Rose Fork

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 205 · Structure no. 119C00013N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbriar Branch over Rose Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greenbriar Branch over Rose Fork in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenbriar Branch
CrossesRose Fork
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 205
RouteCounty Highway 1125
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72722, -83.33167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2012)
Projected traffic18 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenbriar Branch over Rose Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenbriar Branch over Rose Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Greenbriar Branch over Rose Fork carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Greenbriar Branch over Rose Fork?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Greenbriar Branch over Rose Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.