US Bridges

KY-76 over Drye Branch

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N of S-Jct Ky 206 · Structure no. 001B00011N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
881
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-76 over Drye Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-76 over Drye Branch in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 881 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-76
CrossesDrye Branch
Location1.1 MI N of S-Jct Ky 206
RouteState Highway 76
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17583, -85.12306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2023)
Projected traffic881 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-76 over Drye Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-76 over Drye Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-76 over Drye Branch carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-76 over Drye Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns KY-76 over Drye Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.