US Bridges

KY-955 over Porter Branch

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 3.7 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 174 · Structure no. 022B00118N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-955 over Porter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-955 over Porter Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 358 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-955
CrossesPorter Branch
Location3.7 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 174
RouteState Highway 955
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22472, -83.24028
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2023)
Projected traffic358 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-955 over Porter Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-955 over Porter 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-955 over Porter Branch carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-955 over Porter Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-955 over Porter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.