US Bridges

KY-585 over Trammel Fork

Good

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.82 MI W JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 002B00061N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-585 over Trammel Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-585 over Trammel Fork in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 623 vehicles a day, projected to reach 623 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-585
CrossesTrammel Fork
Location1.82 MI W JCT Ky 100
RouteState Highway 585
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73972, -86.29
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2023)
Projected traffic623 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-585 over Trammel Fork built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-585 over Trammel Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-585 over Trammel Fork carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-585 over Trammel Fork?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-585 over Trammel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.