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KY-92 over Ingram Branch

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 225 · Structure no. 007B00039N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-92 over Ingram Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-92 over Ingram Branch in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 951 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-92
CrossesIngram Branch
Location1.7 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 225
RouteState Highway 92
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73, -83.79778
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic951 (2022)
Projected traffic951 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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-92 over Ingram Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-92 over Ingram 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-92 over Ingram Branch carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-92 over Ingram Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-92 over Ingram Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.