US Bridges

KY-629 over Dry Fork

Fair

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 261 · Structure no. 014B00038N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-629 over Dry Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-629 over Dry Fork in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-629
CrossesDry Fork
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 261
RouteState Highway 629
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.6875, -86.57833
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2023)
Projected traffic254 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-629 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-629 over Dry Fork 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-629 over Dry Fork carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-629 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-629 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.