US Bridges

Ky 276 over Long Pond Branch

Good

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 0.9 Mi. E JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 017B00092N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 276 over Long Pond Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 276 over Long Pond Branch in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 276
CrossesLong Pond Branch
Location0.9 Mi. E JCT Ky 139
RouteState Highway 276
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95427, -87.86372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2021)
Projected traffic362 by 2041
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 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 276 over Long Pond Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 276 over Long Pond 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 276 over Long Pond Branch carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 276 over Long Pond Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 276 over Long Pond Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.