US Bridges

KY-1346 over Burr Branch

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI West of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 018B00069N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1346 over Burr Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1346 over Burr Branch in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 442 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-1346
CrossesBurr Branch
Location2.1 MI West of JCT Ky 94
RouteState Highway 1346
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2021)
Projected traffic442 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1346 over Burr Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1346 over Burr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1346 over Burr Branch carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1346 over Burr Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1346 over Burr Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.