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KY-261 over Dry Fork

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Breckinridge County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of JCT Ky 629 · Structure no. 014B00009N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
914
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-261 over Dry Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-261 over Dry Fork 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 914 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-261
CrossesDry Fork
Location.60 MI West of JCT Ky 629
RouteState Highway 261
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68889, -86.59083
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2021)
Projected traffic914 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Dry Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-261 over Dry 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-261 over Dry Fork carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-261 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-261 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.