US Bridges

KY-182 over Cave Branch

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 209 · Structure no. 022B00047N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-182 over Cave Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-182 over Cave Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-182
CrossesCave Branch
Location1.6 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 209
RouteState Highway 182
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36889, -83.10972
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-182 over Cave Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-182 over Cave 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-182 over Cave Branch carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-182 over Cave Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-182 over Cave Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.