US Bridges

KY-261 over Mcquady Branch

Fair

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI West of JCT Ky 105 · Structure no. 014B00006N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-261 over Mcquady Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-261 over Mcquady Branch in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-261
CrossesMcquady Branch
Location1.6 MI West of JCT Ky 105
RouteState Highway 261
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70444, -86.54667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2023)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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-261 over Mcquady Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-261 over Mcquady 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-261 over Mcquady Branch carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-261 over Mcquady Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-261 over Mcquady Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.