US Bridges

KY-1626 over Dry Branch-Tygarts Crk

Poor

Carter County, Kentucky · .525 MI - JCT US 60 · Structure no. 022B00154N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1626 over Dry Branch-Tygarts Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1626 over Dry Branch-Tygarts Crk in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 519 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1626
CrossesDry Branch-Tygarts Crk
Location.525 MI - JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 1626
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28167, -83.24667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2021)
Projected traffic519 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-1626 over Dry Branch-Tygarts Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1626 over Dry Branch-Tygarts Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1626 over Dry Branch-Tygarts Crk carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1626 over Dry Branch-Tygarts Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1626 over Dry Branch-Tygarts Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.