US Bridges

KY-910 over Branch- Dry Fork

PoorPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S -Ky 501 · Structure no. 023B00084N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,279
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-910 over Branch- Dry Fork is a steel culvert carrying KY-910 over Branch- Dry Fork in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,279 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,279 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-910
CrossesBranch- Dry Fork
Location2.1 MI S -Ky 501
RouteState Highway 910
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18667, -84.94472
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,279 (2022)
Projected traffic2,279 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-910 over Branch- Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-910 over Branch- Dry Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-910 over Branch- Dry Fork carry?

About 2,279 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-910 over Branch- Dry Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-910 over Branch- Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.