US Bridges

Stray Branch Road over Stray Branch

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .4 MI S JCT CR 5100 · Structure no. 013C00059N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stray Branch Road over Stray Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stray Branch Road over Stray Branch in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesStray Branch Road
CrossesStray Branch
Location.4 MI S JCT CR 5100
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51694, -83.37639
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2011)
Projected traffic106 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stray Branch Road over Stray Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stray Branch Road over Stray 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stray Branch Road over Stray Branch carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Stray Branch Road over Stray Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Stray Branch Road over Stray Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.