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KY-106 over Meffords Branch

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 016B00038N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-106 over Meffords Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-106 over Meffords Branch in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 453 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-106
CrossesMeffords Branch
Location.50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 106
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17611, -86.8775
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2023)
Projected traffic453 by 2043
Trucks14%
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-106 over Meffords Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-106 over Meffords 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-106 over Meffords Branch carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-106 over Meffords Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-106 over Meffords Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.