Joes Branch Rd over Joes Branch
Henry County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Joes Branch Rd over Joes Branch in Henry County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 70 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 20 of the 94 inventoried bridges in Henry County rated good (21.3%); 11 (11.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2022, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 31 ft |
| Location | 0.7 Mi E of Ky 22 |
| NBI structure number | 052C00059N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-71 over Jones Rd | 1968 | 29,817 | Fair |
| I-71 NB over Ky 1606 & Fallen Tmb Crk | 1968 | 19,833 | Fair |
| I-71 SB over Ky 1606 & Fallen Tmb Crk | 1968 | 19,833 | Fair |
| I-71 SB over CSX RR White Sulphur Fk | 1968 | 19,833 | Fair |
| I-71 NB over CSX RR White Sulphur Fk | 1968 | 19,833 | Fair |
| I-71 SB over Little Kentucky River | 1968 | 19,833 | Fair |
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