US Bridges

KY-902 over Ootan Branch

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 9.5 Mi.Ne. JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 017B00067N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-902 over Ootan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-902 over Ootan Branch in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-902
CrossesOotan Branch
Location9.5 Mi.Ne. JCT Ky 91
RouteState Highway 902
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27278, -87.93806
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-902 over Ootan Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-902 over Ootan 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-902 over Ootan Branch carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-902 over Ootan Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-902 over Ootan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.