US Bridges

Old KY-61 over Lynch Branch

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI N JCT KY-768 · Structure no. 001C00083N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
992
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old KY-61 over Lynch Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Old KY-61 over Lynch Branch in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 992 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,091 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesOld KY-61
CrossesLynch Branch
Location0.8 MI N JCT KY-768
RouteCounty Highway 1995
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03194, -85.37861
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic992 (2015)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old KY-61 over Lynch Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old KY-61 over Lynch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old KY-61 over Lynch Branch carry?

About 992 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old KY-61 over Lynch Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old KY-61 over Lynch Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.