US Bridges

KY-992 over Big Branch

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 105 · Structure no. 014B00036N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-992 over Big Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-992 over Big Branch in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 574 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-992
CrossesBig Branch
Location1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 105
RouteState Highway 992
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76722, -86.52583
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2023)
Projected traffic574 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-992 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-992 over Big Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-992 over Big Branch carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-992 over Big Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-992 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.