US Bridges

KY-501 over Hatter Branch

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .6 MI NE of JCT Ky 1649 · Structure no. 023B00056N

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-501 over Hatter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-501 over Hatter Branch in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 89 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 592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 592 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-501
CrossesHatter Branch
Location.6 MI NE of JCT Ky 1649
RouteState Highway 501
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.30722, -84.84417
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2021)
Projected traffic592 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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-501 over Hatter Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is KY-501 over Hatter 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-501 over Hatter Branch carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-501 over Hatter Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-501 over Hatter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.