US Bridges

KY-182 over Dudley Branch

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI W- Elliott CO Line · Structure no. 022B00141N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-182 over Dudley Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-182 over Dudley Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 274 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-182
CrossesDudley Branch
Location2.1 MI W- Elliott CO Line
RouteState Highway 182
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24806, -83.0775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2022)
Projected traffic274 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-182 over Dudley Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-182 over Dudley 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-182 over Dudley Branch carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-182 over Dudley Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-182 over Dudley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.