US Bridges

US-25E over Cannon Branch

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · .20 MI NW of JCT Ky 1534 · Structure no. 007B00025N

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25E over Cannon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-25E over Cannon Branch in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 13,217 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,217 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-25E
CrossesCannon Branch
Location.20 MI NW of JCT Ky 1534
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.69583, -83.68583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,217 (2022)
Projected traffic13,217 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-25E over Cannon Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US-25E over Cannon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-25E over Cannon Branch carry?

About 13,217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-25E over Cannon Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-25E over Cannon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.