US Bridges

Ky 501 over Strong Branch

Good

Casey County, Kentucky · 3.7 MI SW of JCT Ky 1649 · Structure no. 023B00087N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 501 over Strong Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 501 over Strong Branch in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 592 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 501
CrossesStrong Branch
Location3.7 MI SW of JCT Ky 1649
RouteState Highway 501
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25667, -84.88222
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 closed—
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 501 over Strong Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 501 over Strong Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 501 over Strong Branch carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 501 over Strong Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 501 over Strong Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.