US Bridges

KY-123 over Town Branch

Fair

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT US 51 · Structure no. 020B00052N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-123 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-123 over Town Branch in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,372 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,372 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-123
CrossesTown Branch
Location.10 MI West of JCT US 51
RouteState Highway 123
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87028, -89.01139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,372 (2023)
Projected traffic1,372 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-123 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-123 over Town 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-123 over Town Branch carry?

About 1,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-123 over Town Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-123 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.