US Bridges

Cory RD over Cory Branch

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI W of JCT Ky 182 · Structure no. 022C00015N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cory RD over Cory Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cory RD over Cory Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 269 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCory RD
CrossesCory Branch
Location1.6 MI W of JCT Ky 182
RouteCounty Highway 1262
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28361, -83.10917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2009)
Projected traffic269 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cory RD over Cory Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cory RD over Cory 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Cory RD over Cory Branch carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Cory RD over Cory Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cory RD over Cory Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.