US Bridges

KY-2 over Zornes Branch

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 022B00061N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
635
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2 over Zornes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2 over Zornes Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKY-2
CrossesZornes Branch
Location1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.44111, -83.08083
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic635 (2023)
Projected traffic635 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-2 over Zornes Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2 over Zornes 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2 over Zornes Branch carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is KY-2 over Zornes Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-2 over Zornes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.